Meade County
KansasFIPS 20119
Pop. 4,0551 HospitalSVI 0.26RUCC 9 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Meade County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.9% | 10.6% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 40.4% | 39.5% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 16.1% | 11.5% | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,432.031 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
1
Primary Care Physicians
25.6 per 100k
7
NPs & PAs
179.0 per 100k
2
Dentists
65
Hospital Beds
16.6 per 1,000
$14,967.6
Medicare Per Capita
1060.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Meade County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.4% | — | |
| Obesity | 36.5% | — | |
| Depression | 20.8% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.4% | — | |
| COPD | 8.3% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.9% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.8% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.9% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.9% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 20.9% | — | |
| Disability | 34.3% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 30.4% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | — | |
| Uninsured | 11.8% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.26
Socioeconomic Status0.21
Household Composition & Disability0.67
Minority Status & Language0.62
Housing Type & Transportation0.12
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Dental Health
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Meade County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meade District Hospital | Meade | 25 | CAHRural |
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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.