Seward County
KansasFIPS 20175
Pop. 21,9641 HospitalSVI 0.86RUCC 7 (Rural)PC HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Seward County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 14.3% | 10.6% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 45.5% | 39.5% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 18.2% | 11.5% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 3.2 | 6.6 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,827.027 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
7
Primary Care Physicians
33.2 per 100k
29
NPs & PAs
137.7 per 100k
7
Dentists
101
Hospital Beds
4.8 per 1,000
$11,299.68
Medicare Per Capita
1393.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Seward County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.1% | — | |
| Obesity | 42.9% | — | |
| Depression | 18.5% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | — | |
| COPD | 6.4% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 16.0% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.2% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 26.0% | — | |
| Disability | 35.8% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 37.5% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | — | |
| Uninsured | 24.4% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.86
Socioeconomic Status0.79
Household Composition & Disability0.74
Minority Status & Language0.97
Housing Type & Transportation0.80
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
✓
Dental Health
Not Designated
✓
Mental Health
Not Designated
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Seward County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Medical Center | Liberal | 80 | 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.