Johnson County
MissouriFIPS 29101
Pop. 54,0131 HospitalSVI 0.38RUCC 4 (Urban Adj.)Dental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Johnson County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.1% | 10.7% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 40.0% | 39.8% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 10.5% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 3.5 | 4.3 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,477.941 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
17
Primary Care Physicians
30.9 per 100k
53
NPs & PAs
96.4 per 100k
28
Dentists
45
Hospital Beds
0.8 per 1,000
$12,542.03
Medicare Per Capita
1706.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Johnson County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.5% | — | |
| Obesity | 35.7% | — | |
| Depression | 27.2% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | — | |
| COPD | 6.9% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.3% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% | — | |
| Stroke | 2.9% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 18.8% | — | |
| Disability | 35.1% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 26.4% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.8% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.38
Socioeconomic Status0.51
Household Composition & Disability0.05
Minority Status & Language0.44
Housing Type & Transportation0.59
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Not Designated
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Johnson County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Missouri Medical Center | Warrensburg | 104 | 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.