Cherokee County
KansasFIPS 20021
Pop. 19,3622 HospitalsSVI 0.47RUCC 3 (Metro)Dental HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Cherokee County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.2% | 10.6% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 42.0% | 39.5% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 11.1% | 11.5% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.1 | 6.6 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 12,089.509 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
3
Primary Care Physicians
15.7 per 100k
49
NPs & PAs
257.2 per 100k
3
Dentists
31
Hospital Beds
1.6 per 1,000
$11,812.95
Medicare Per Capita
1399.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Cherokee County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.3% | — | |
| Obesity | 43.6% | — | |
| Depression | 22.6% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | — | |
| COPD | 9.8% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 18.9% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.6% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.3% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.8% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 22.6% | — | |
| Disability | 37.8% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 30.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% | — | |
| Uninsured | 9.3% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.47
Socioeconomic Status0.46
Household Composition & Disability0.58
Minority Status & Language0.40
Housing Type & Transportation0.43
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
✓
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 Cherokee County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Columbus | Columbus | 25 | CAHRural |
| Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas | Galena | 48 | Rural |
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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.