Delaware County
PennsylvaniaFIPS 42045
Pop. 576,8304 HospitalsSVI 0.57RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Delaware County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.5% | 9.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 31.4% | 35.7% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.4% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 10.1 | 6.8 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,707.708 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
590
Primary Care Physicians
102.3 per 100k
731
NPs & PAs
126.8 per 100k
494
Dentists
883
Hospital Beds
1.5 per 1,000
$13,600.64
Medicare Per Capita
1843.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.57
Socioeconomic Status0.39
Household Composition & Disability0.45
Minority Status & Language0.73
Housing Type & Transportation0.76
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
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Delaware County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Mawr Hospital, the | Bryn Mawr | 284 | |
| Encompass Health Rehab Hosp of Concordville | Glen Mills | 50 | |
| Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald | Darby | 183 | |
| Riddle Memorial Hospital | Media | 243 |
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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.