Atchison County Health Data
Atchison County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
187
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.2%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
55.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 49.3 per 100K
Dentists
6.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.2
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 Atchison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Atchison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 38.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.3% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Atchison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% | 27.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Atchison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.6% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.7% | 61.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.9% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Atchison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.3% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Atchison 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
Atchison County Uninsured Rate Better Than State and National Averages
Health data brief for Atchison County, Kansas.
Atchison County reports an uninsured rate of 8.4%. This percentage is lower than the Kansas average of 11.5% and also remains lower than the national average of 10%. The county's life expectancy stands at 75.9 years, slightly higher than the state average of 75.4 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. In terms of provider access, there are 49 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider ratios are also lower than the national median of 250, at 187 per 100,000 residents. About 17.2% of adults describe their health status as poor or fair, which aligns closely with the national average of 17%. These data points provide a factual snapshot of insurance coverage and health outcomes in the county. 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.