Sedgwick County Health Data
Sedgwick County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
18.5%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
42.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.8 per 100K
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Sedgwick County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sedgwick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.5% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 8.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.5% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sedgwick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.5% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 19.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.5% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sedgwick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.1% | 69.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.9% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.5% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sedgwick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.2% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sedgwick County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Sedgwick County Primary Care Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for Sedgwick County, Colorado.
Sedgwick County reports 43 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure notably lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county’s life expectancy is 73.5 years, which is shorter than the Colorado state average of 78.2 years and the national average of 77 years. For residents seeking insurance, the uninsured rate is 10.2%, slightly higher than the state average of 9.7% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 18.5% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Data regarding mental health provider ratios was not available for this period. The county health landscape shows lower provider ratios and life expectancy relative to broader state and national benchmarks. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.