Jefferson County
KansasFIPS 20087
Pop. 18,3681 HospitalSVI 0.02RUCC 3 (Metro)
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Jefferson County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.3% | 10.6% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 41.5% | 39.5% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 9.0% | 11.5% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.4 | 6.6 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 9,032.378 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
7
Primary Care Physicians
38.2 per 100k
13
NPs & PAs
70.9 per 100k
3
Dentists
69
Hospital Beds
3.8 per 1,000
$11,462
Medicare Per Capita
1353.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Jefferson County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.4% | — | |
| Obesity | 35.3% | — | |
| Depression | 21.0% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.7% | — | |
| COPD | 7.5% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.1% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.5% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 17.5% | — | |
| Disability | 31.8% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 25.4% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 7.4% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.02
Socioeconomic Status0.11
Household Composition & Disability0.05
Minority Status & Language0.19
Housing Type & Transportation0.03
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Hospitals in Jefferson County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| F W Huston Medical Center | Winchester | 25 | CAH |
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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.