Barton County
KansasFIPS 20009
Pop. 25,4933 HospitalsSVI 0.70RUCC 7 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Barton County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.8% | 10.6% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 41.3% | 39.5% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 13.4% | 11.5% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 6.3 | 6.6 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,780.203 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
14
Primary Care Physicians
56.2 per 100k
66
NPs & PAs
265.1 per 100k
12
Dentists
81
Hospital Beds
3.3 per 1,000
$13,866
Medicare Per Capita
1735.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Barton County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.4% | — | |
| Obesity | 39.1% | — | |
| Depression | 20.7% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | — | |
| COPD | 9.1% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 16.9% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.2% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.1% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.3% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 22.1% | — | |
| Disability | 36.5% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 30.6% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | — | |
| Uninsured | 11.8% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.70
Socioeconomic Status0.56
Household Composition & Disability0.98
Minority Status & Language0.53
Housing Type & Transportation0.37
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Barton County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton Hospital | Hoisington | 25 | CAHRural |
| Ellinwood District Hospital | Ellinwood | 24 | CAHRural |
| University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus | Great Bend | 25 | Rural |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Central Kansas Med Ctr | 2011 | Converted |
Source: UNC Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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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.