Schuylkill County
PennsylvaniaFIPS 42107
Pop. 143,0493 HospitalsSVI 0.49RUCC 4 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Schuylkill County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.0% | 9.5% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 39.0% | 35.7% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.2% | 7.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.0 | 6.8 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,000.971 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
71
Primary Care Physicians
49.4 per 100k
143
NPs & PAs
99.5 per 100k
70
Dentists
323
Hospital Beds
2.3 per 1,000
$12,357.15
Medicare Per Capita
1793.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.49
Socioeconomic Status0.42
Household Composition & Disability0.64
Minority Status & Language0.34
Housing Type & Transportation0.54
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Dental Health
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Schuylkill County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital | Orwigsburg | 60 | Rural |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital-schuylkill | Pottsville | 187 | Rural |
| St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital | Coaldale | 49 | Rural |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Catherine Medical Center Fountain Springs | 2012 | Complete |
Source: UNC Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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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.