Monroe County
PennsylvaniaFIPS 42089
Pop. 168,3272 HospitalsSVI 0.41RUCC 4 (Urban Adj.)
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Monroe County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.3% | 9.5% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 37.7% | 35.7% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.8% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.0 | 6.8 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,567.011 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
68
Primary Care Physicians
41.0 per 100k
249
NPs & PAs
150.0 per 100k
66
Dentists
347
Hospital Beds
2.1 per 1,000
$12,366.14
Medicare Per Capita
1935.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.41
Socioeconomic Status0.56
Household Composition & Disability0.28
Minority Status & Language0.76
Housing Type & Transportation0.18
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Hospitals in Monroe County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono | East Stroudsburg | 264 | |
| St Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus | Stroudsburg | 98 |
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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.