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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

13,018,639
Estimated population
1,764,718 (13.6%)
People living in nonmetro areas
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year estimate

Pennsylvania Rural Healthcare Facilities

18
Critical Access Hospitals
0
Rural Emergency Hospitals
76
Rural Health Clinics
170
Federally Qualified Health Centers*
40
Short Term/PPS Hospitals*
Pennsylvania Rural Healthcare Facilities map
*Sites according to HRSA Data Warehouse (January 2026), 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 Updated: 7/20/2026
Last Reviewed: 5/18/2026