Bourbon County Health Data
Bourbon County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.3%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
13.9
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 Bourbon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bourbon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.8% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bourbon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bourbon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.0% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.1% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bourbon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.8% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bourbon County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Bourbon County Poor Health Rate Higher Than National Average
Health data brief for Bourbon County, Kansas.
In Bourbon County, 19.3% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. This health status indicator accompanies a life expectancy of 73.6 years, which is lower than the Kansas average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Access to care includes 42 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider access is also lower than the national median of 250, with 83 providers per 100,000 people. The uninsured rate in the county is 10.1%, which is higher than the national average of 10% but lower than the Kansas state average of 11.5%. These data points from federal and state health rankings describe the current health profile of the county. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Bourbon County, Kansas
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Bourbon County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.