Barton County Health Data
Barton County, Kansas
Health Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
265
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Barton County, Kansas
Barton County approaches national average
At 74.7 years, Barton County falls short of the U.S. life expectancy of 80.1 years by over 5 years, though its 16.8% poor/fair health rate is slightly better than peers. The county shows room for improvement but some positive health indicators.
Near state average with mixed results
Barton County's 74.7-year life expectancy sits below Kansas's 75.4-year state average, though its poor/fair health rate of 16.8% is among the state's lower rates. This mixed profile suggests some health strengths offset by longevity challenges.
Mid-range on access and coverage
Barton County's 13.4% uninsured rate is the highest in this peer group, while its 64 primary care and 265 mental health providers per 100K show strong behavioral health investment. This provider imbalance suggests mental health initiatives may overshadow primary care access.
Uninsured rate strains system
At 13.4%, Barton County's uninsured rate—nearly 2 points above the state average—means over 1 in 7 residents lack financial access to care. Yet the county's 265 mental health providers per 100K (the highest in this cohort) indicates substantial investment in behavioral health capacity.
Address Barton's coverage gap
Barton County's 13.4% uninsured rate is the highest here—meaning real barriers to preventive and routine care for thousands. Explore Kansas marketplace plans and local federally qualified health centers that serve uninsured patients.
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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.