Anderson County Health Data
Anderson County, Kansas
Health Score
50/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Anderson County, Kansas
Anderson County outpaces national health
Anderson County residents live to 76.6 years—more than 4 years longer than the U.S. average of 80.1 years shows strong local health trends. With just 17.9% reporting poor or fair health, Anderson performs better than many rural Kansas counties on this key indicator.
Top performers in the state
At 76.6 years, Anderson County beats Kansas's state average of 75.4 years, placing it among healthier counties in the state. This success reflects community-level investments and health behaviors worth examining and replicating.
Neighboring county standout
Anderson County's 76.6-year life expectancy ranks it above most immediate neighbors, including Allen (74.5) and Bourbon (73.6). However, primary care access at 39 per 100K trails some peer counties, suggesting potential bottlenecks despite strong overall health outcomes.
Insurance and provider gaps
Anderson County's uninsured rate of 13%—above the state average of 11.5%—affects over 1 in 8 residents despite generally strong health metrics. With only 39 primary care providers per 100K and 51 mental health providers per 100K, access barriers may be masking deeper vulnerabilities.
Close the coverage gap
Anderson County's 13% uninsured rate means real people delay care and face financial stress—often preventable with coverage. Visit Kansas healthcare enrollment resources to find affordable plans and local clinics that serve without insurance.
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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.