Dickinson County
KansasFIPS 20041
Pop. 18,4021 HospitalSVI 0.19RUCC 6 (Urban Adj.)
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Dickinson County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.0% | 10.6% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 38.7% | 39.5% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 9.3% | 11.5% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.9 | 6.6 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 11,197.277 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
9
Primary Care Physicians
48.8 per 100k
16
NPs & PAs
86.7 per 100k
5
Dentists
110
Hospital Beds
6.0 per 1,000
$12,605.51
Medicare Per Capita
1467.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Dickinson County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.2% | — | |
| Obesity | 39.7% | — | |
| Depression | 20.9% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.2% | — | |
| COPD | 8.2% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.5% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.8% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.8% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.8% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 19.5% | — | |
| Disability | 34.0% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 28.8% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.4% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.19
Socioeconomic Status0.17
Household Composition & Disability0.46
Minority Status & Language0.32
Housing Type & Transportation0.20
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Hospitals in Dickinson County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hospital | Abilene | 25 | CAHRural |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Herington Hospital | 2023 | Complete |
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.