Mercer County
PennsylvaniaFIPS 42085
Pop. 110,6524 HospitalsSVI 0.53RUCC 4 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Mercer County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.2% | 9.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 35.7% | 35.7% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.0% | 7.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 6.2 | 6.8 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,602.619 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
68
Primary Care Physicians
62.7 per 100k
162
NPs & PAs
149.3 per 100k
64
Dentists
333
Hospital Beds
3.1 per 1,000
$11,826.34
Medicare Per Capita
1672.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.53
Socioeconomic Status0.38
Household Composition & Disability0.58
Minority Status & Language0.32
Housing Type & Transportation0.76
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Mental Health
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Mercer County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Surgical Hospital | Transfer | 10 | |
| Grove City Hospital | Grove City | 67 | |
| Sharon Regional Medical Center | Sharon | 220 | |
| Upmc Horizon | Greenville | 201 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.