Barber County
KansasFIPS 20007
Pop. 4,2282 HospitalsSVI 0.51RUCC 9 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Barber County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.7% | 10.6% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 41.9% | 39.5% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 12.2% | 11.5% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.9 | 6.6 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,121.472 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
2
Primary Care Physicians
49.1 per 100k
7
NPs & PAs
171.9 per 100k
0
Dentists
64
Hospital Beds
15.7 per 1,000
$14,609.85
Medicare Per Capita
1737.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Barber County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.6% | — | |
| Obesity | 38.0% | — | |
| Depression | 20.6% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.6% | — | |
| COPD | 9.2% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 16.0% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.9% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.3% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.8% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 20.1% | — | |
| Disability | 34.9% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 28.8% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.2% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.51
Socioeconomic Status0.42
Household Composition & Disability0.75
Minority Status & Language0.38
Housing Type & Transportation0.48
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Barber County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiowa District Hospital | Kiowa | 24 | CAHRural |
| Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital | Medicine Lodge | 25 | CAHRural |
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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: 2026-03-11.