Philadelphia County
PennsylvaniaFIPS 42101
Pop. 1,603,79730 HospitalsSVI 0.95RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Philadelphia County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 14.4% | 9.5% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 34.5% | 35.7% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.7% | 7.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 7.1 | 6.8 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 11,853.827 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
1,189
Primary Care Physicians
76.7 per 100k
4,805
NPs & PAs
309.9 per 100k
1,390
Dentists
7,390
Hospital Beds
4.8 per 1,000
$15,487.76
Medicare Per Capita
2226.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.95
Socioeconomic Status0.91
Household Composition & Disability0.84
Minority Status & Language0.95
Housing Type & Transportation0.92
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 Philadelphia County
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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: 2026-10-29.