Labette County
KansasFIPS 20099
Pop. 20,1841 HospitalSVI 0.49RUCC 7 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Labette County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.2% | 10.6% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 43.6% | 39.5% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 10.9% | 11.5% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.0 | 6.6 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,131.978 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
10
Primary Care Physicians
50.7 per 100k
28
NPs & PAs
141.9 per 100k
10
Dentists
228
Hospital Beds
11.6 per 1,000
$10,008.44
Medicare Per Capita
1481.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Labette County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.9% | — | |
| Obesity | 42.0% | — | |
| Depression | 21.4% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | — | |
| COPD | 10.0% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 18.9% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.6% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.5% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.0% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 23.0% | — | |
| Disability | 36.6% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 33.1% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | — | |
| Uninsured | 10.3% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.49
Socioeconomic Status0.33
Household Composition & Disability0.83
Minority Status & Language0.44
Housing Type & Transportation0.45
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Labette County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labette Health | Parsons | 109 | Rural |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Oswego Community Hosp | 2019 | 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.