Northampton County
PennsylvaniaFIPS 42095
Pop. 312,9512 HospitalsSVI 0.40RUCC 2 (Metro)Dental HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Northampton County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.2% | 9.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 33.7% | 35.7% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.8% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 8.1 | 6.8 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 6,471.39 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
276
Primary Care Physicians
86.5 per 100k
753
NPs & PAs
236.0 per 100k
199
Dentists
1,087
Hospital Beds
3.4 per 1,000
$13,389.37
Medicare Per Capita
1968.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.40
Socioeconomic Status0.27
Household Composition & Disability0.34
Minority Status & Language0.62
Housing Type & Transportation0.60
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Not Designated
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
✓
Mental Health
Not Designated
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Northampton County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Hospital - Easton Campus | Easton | 164 | |
| St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem | Bethlehem | 817 |
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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.