Wayne County
PennsylvaniaFIPS 42127
Pop. 51,1551 HospitalSVI 0.40RUCC 6 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Wayne County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.0% | 9.5% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 35.2% | 35.7% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.4% | 7.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 3.7 | 6.8 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,326.103 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
23
Primary Care Physicians
44.9 per 100k
78
NPs & PAs
152.2 per 100k
32
Dentists
75
Hospital Beds
1.5 per 1,000
$10,475.32
Medicare Per Capita
1529.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
Explore financial data, AHEAD readiness, and community benefit for Wayne's 1 hospital.
Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.40
Socioeconomic Status0.48
Household Composition & Disability0.20
Minority Status & Language0.32
Housing Type & Transportation0.51
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Wayne County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Memorial Hospital | Honesdale | 83 | Rural |
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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.