Allen County Health Data
Allen County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
193
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.0%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
48.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 64.2 per 100K
Dentists
8.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
32.0
per 100K residents
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 Allen County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Allen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.0% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% | 31.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.9% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Allen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.4% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% | 27.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Allen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.8% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.1% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.5% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Allen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.5% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Allen County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Allen County Life Expectancy Trails State and National Figures
Health data brief for Allen County, Kansas.
In Allen County, the average life expectancy is 74.5 years. This figure is lower than the Kansas state average of 75.4 years and represents a gap when compared to the national average of approximately 77 years. Clinical data shows that the county has 64 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is close to the national median of 70 per 100,000. For mental health, the county reports 193 providers per 100,000 people, trailing the national median of 250. About 18.0% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, slightly higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Allen County sits at 11.1%, which is just lower than the state average of 11.5% but higher than the 10% national average. These statistics are based on reporting from various federal and state databases. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.