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Rural Health Information Hub
Rural Health Information Hub

Pennsylvania

State Office of Rural Health

Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health

Phone: 814.863.8214
Email: porh@psu.edu

Works to improve the health of rural communities and their residents by compiling, analyzing, and disseminating information to policy makers. Also works to encourage partnerships and identify opportunities for collaboration and cooperation.
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Pennsylvania Nonmetro Population

12,986,518
Estimated population
1,768,332 (13.6%)
People living in nonmetro areas
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimate

Pennsylvania Rural Healthcare Facilities

16
Critical Access Hospitals
0
Rural Emergency Hospitals
74
Rural Health Clinics
460
Federally Qualified Health Centers*
42
Short Term/PPS Hospitals*
Pennsylvania Rural Healthcare Facilities map
*Sites according to data.HRSA.gov (January 2025), showing only locations outside of U.S. Census Bureau Urban Areas with a population of 50,000 or more

Selected Social Determinants of Health for Rural Pennsylvania

Last Reviewed: 4/10/2024