Butler County Health Data

Butler County, Kansas

Health Score

66/100

Average

Life Expectancy

75.3 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.3%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.3 yr

State avg 75.4 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.3%

State avg 11.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

78

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

147

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Butler County, Kansas

Butler County nears national health

At 75.3 years, Butler County approaches the U.S. life expectancy of 80.1 years and leads this group on good health reports. With just 14.3% reporting poor or fair health—the lowest rate here—Butler residents enjoy comparatively strong wellness.

Meets Kansas state benchmark

Butler County's 75.3-year life expectancy essentially matches Kansas's state average of 75.4 years, placing it in the healthy middle of the state's counties. Low poor/fair health rates reinforce this solid performance.

Top performer on health metrics

Butler County's 75.3-year life expectancy and 14.3% poor/fair health rate lead this peer group, outperforming most adjacent counties on both measures. With 78 primary care and 147 mental health providers per 100K, Butler balances access across care types well.

Strong coverage and provider balance

Butler County's 8.3% uninsured rate is the second-lowest in this group—meaning over 91% of residents have financial access to care. With 78 primary care and 147 mental health providers per 100K, Butler offers well-distributed healthcare resources supporting its healthier population outcomes.

Maintain Butler's coverage success

Butler County's 8.3% uninsured rate puts it among Kansas's best, but those 8% should know that affordable coverage options exist and can prevent health crises. Visit the Kansas marketplace to ensure continuous protection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Butler County, KS?
Butler County has a health score of 66/100, rated "Average." It ranks #19 out of 105 counties in Kansas (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Butler County?
Life expectancy in Butler County is 75.3 years. The Kansas state average is 75.4 years, making Butler County below the state average.
How does Butler County health compare to the Kansas average?
Butler County's health score of 66/100 is above the Kansas average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 75.3 years vs. the state average of 75.4 years. The uninsured rate is 8.3% vs. 11.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Butler County?
Key health factors for Butler County include: life expectancy (75.3 years), uninsured rate (8.3%), and primary care physician access (78:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 147:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Butler County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 66/100 ("Average"), Butler County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Kansas. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.3 years. 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Butler County healthier than the Kansas average?
Butler County's health score of 66/100 exceeds the Kansas average of 54/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.