Stanton County
KansasFIPS 20187
Pop. 2,0841 HospitalSVI 0.38RUCC 9 (Rural)PC HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Stanton County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.5% | 10.6% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 43.2% | 39.5% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 14.9% | 11.5% | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,496.375 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
1
NPs & PAs
52.6 per 100k
0
Dentists
40
Hospital Beds
21.0 per 1,000
$18,702.88
Medicare Per Capita
1529.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Stanton County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.9% | — | |
| Obesity | 39.3% | — | |
| Depression | 19.5% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.5% | — | |
| COPD | 7.9% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 16.5% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.7% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.8% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 24.9% | — | |
| Disability | 36.6% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 34.5% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | — | |
| Uninsured | 18.9% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.38
Socioeconomic Status0.56
Household Composition & Disability0.40
Minority Status & Language0.82
Housing Type & Transportation0.06
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
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Stanton County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton County Hospital | Johnson | 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.