Shawnee County
KansasFIPS 20177
Pop. 178,9094 HospitalsSVI 0.61RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Shawnee County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.1% | 10.6% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 40.0% | 39.5% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 10.1% | 11.5% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 7.3 | 6.6 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,419.942 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
129
Primary Care Physicians
72.6 per 100k
576
NPs & PAs
324.1 per 100k
122
Dentists
843
Hospital Beds
4.7 per 1,000
$11,508.47
Medicare Per Capita
1662.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Shawnee County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.9% | — | |
| Obesity | 39.3% | — | |
| Depression | 23.4% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.4% | — | |
| COPD | 7.8% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 16.6% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.7% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.3% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 21.5% | — | |
| Disability | 34.2% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 27.2% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | — | |
| Uninsured | 10.6% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.61
Socioeconomic Status0.39
Household Composition & Disability0.71
Minority Status & Language0.64
Housing Type & Transportation0.75
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 Shawnee County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital, a Joint Venture of | Topeka | 72 | |
| Stormont Vail Hospital | Topeka | 586 | |
| University of Kansas Hlth System St Francis Campus | Topeka | 378 | |
| Va Hosp | Topeka | 993 |
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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.