Barton County Health Data
Barton County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
16.8%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 63.5 per 100K
Dentists
11.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.7
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 Barton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Barton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% | 38.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.5% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Barton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.9% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.7% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Barton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.8% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.8% | 61.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.0% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Barton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.6% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Barton 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
Barton County Mental Health Access Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Barton County, Kansas.
Barton County has a mental health provider ratio of 265 per 100,000 residents. This is one of the few metrics where the county exceeds the national median of 250 per 100,000. Conversely, the primary care provider ratio is 64 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70. The county's uninsured rate is 13.4%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in Barton County is 74.7 years, lower than both the state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 16.8% of adults report poor or fair health, which is nearly equal to the national average of 17%. These numbers provide a profile of the county's healthcare resources and resident health status. 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.