Brown County Health Data
Brown County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
44/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.9 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
85
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
357
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.8%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
63.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 84.6 per 100K
Dentists
10.6
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 Brown County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.6% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.2% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% | 27.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.9% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.3% | 61.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.1% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.3% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Brown County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Brown County Life Expectancy Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Brown County, Kansas.
Life expectancy in Brown County is 72.9 years. This is notably lower than the Kansas average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. However, the county has 357 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national median of 250. Primary care access is also higher than the national median of 70, with 85 providers per 100,000 residents. The uninsured rate is 12.2%, higher than the Kansas average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Meanwhile, 15.8% of adults in Brown County report being in poor or fair health, a lower rate than the national average of 17%. These figures provide a detailed look at health outcomes and provider availability within the county. 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.