Barber County Health Data
Barber County, Kansas
Health Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Barber County, Kansas
Barber County health lags behind
Barber County residents live to just 74.2 years—nearly 6 years below the U.S. average of 80.1 years. With 17.3% reporting poor or fair health, the county faces persistent challenges in longevity and daily wellness.
Below Kansas state benchmark
At 74.2 years, Barber County trails Kansas's average life expectancy of 75.4 years, ranking among the state's lowest-performing counties. This gap signals concentrated health risks requiring targeted intervention.
Among the lowest in region
Barber County's 74.2-year life expectancy ranks it below most adjacent counties, matching Allen at 74.5 but trailing Anderson (76.6) and Atchison (75.9). Provider scarcity is acute here: just 49 primary care and 49 mental health providers per 100K—the lowest mental health ratio in this group.
Thin provider network, moderate coverage
Barber County's 12.2% uninsured rate sits slightly above the state average, while provider density at 49 primary care and 49 mental health per 100K ranks among the state's lowest. Residents often travel far for specialty care, compounding treatment barriers in this rural county.
Ensure you're covered
With 12.2% uninsured and limited local providers, Barber County residents should prioritize coverage enrollment to avoid emergency-only care spirals. Kansas health programs and telehealth options can bridge access 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.