Butler County
KansasFIPS 20015
Pop. 67,3802 HospitalsSVI 0.13RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Butler County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.7% | 10.6% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 40.1% | 39.5% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 8.3% | 11.5% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 7.8 | 6.6 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,909.013 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
50
Primary Care Physicians
72.9 per 100k
56
NPs & PAs
81.6 per 100k
21
Dentists
78
Hospital Beds
1.1 per 1,000
$10,601.75
Medicare Per Capita
1202.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Butler County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.9% | — | |
| Obesity | 39.1% | — | |
| Depression | 21.5% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | — | |
| COPD | 7.0% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 14.8% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.2% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.8% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 17.4% | — | |
| Disability | 30.9% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 23.4% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.1% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.13
Socioeconomic Status0.08
Household Composition & Disability0.22
Minority Status & Language0.39
Housing Type & Transportation0.29
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
✓
Dental Health
Not Designated
✓
Mental Health
Not Designated
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Butler County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Medical Center Llc | Andover | 58 | |
| Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital | El Dorado | 80 |
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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.