Westmoreland County
PennsylvaniaFIPS 42129
Pop. 354,6636 HospitalsSVI 0.11RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Westmoreland County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 8.0% | 9.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 31.4% | 35.7% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 4.7% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 7.2 | 6.8 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,506.533 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
240
Primary Care Physicians
68.3 per 100k
442
NPs & PAs
125.9 per 100k
253
Dentists
844
Hospital Beds
2.4 per 1,000
$11,305.73
Medicare Per Capita
1911.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.11
Socioeconomic Status0.10
Household Composition & Disability0.11
Minority Status & Language0.19
Housing Type & Transportation0.37
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 Westmoreland County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahn Emerus Westmoreland, Llc | Greensburg | 10 | |
| Independence Health System Frick Hospital | Mount Pleasant | 210 | |
| Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital | Latrobe | 170 | |
| Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital | Greensburg | 375 | |
| Select Specialty Hospital Laurel Highlands Inc | Latrobe | 40 | |
| Torrance State Hospital | Torrance | 357 |
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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.