Atchison County Health Data
Atchison County, Kansas
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Atchison County, Kansas
Atchison County reaches healthy average
At 75.9 years, Atchison County approaches the U.S. life expectancy of 80.1 years from a lower baseline, yet outperforms many rural peers. The county's 17.2% poor/fair health rate—below the national median—signals better overall population health.
Above state average lifespan
Atchison County's 75.9-year life expectancy exceeds Kansas's 75.4-year state average, placing it in the healthier half of Kansas counties. This edge reflects effective local health management and community engagement.
Strongest insured rate nearby
Atchison County boasts the lowest uninsured rate among its peers at 8.4%, compared to Allen (11.1%) and Barton (13.4%), giving residents better financial protection. With 49 primary care and 187 mental health providers per 100K, Atchison balances coverage and access well.
Leading coverage, adequate capacity
Atchison County's 8.4% uninsured rate is a bright spot—nearly 3 percentage points below the state average—meaning most residents have financial access to care. Primary care availability at 49 per 100K is modest, but strong mental health provider density of 187 per 100K supports behavioral health access.
Keep Atchison's coverage strength
With 8.4% of residents uninsured, Atchison is doing better than most, but those 8% should know that coverage options are available and affordable. Reach out to local health navigators or the Kansas marketplace to eliminate gaps.
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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.