Butler County Health Data
Butler County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
14.3%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 78.1 per 100K
Dentists
7.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.8
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 Butler County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Butler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 38.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% | 31.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.8% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Butler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.5% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 4.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Butler | 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) | 65.3% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.1% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Butler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.3% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Butler County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Butler County Reports Lower Health Status Concerns
Health data brief for Butler County, Kansas.
In Butler County, 14.3% of adults report poor or fair health. This is lower than the national average of 17%. The county's uninsured rate is 8.3%, which is lower than both the Kansas average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 75.3 years, which is nearly identical to the state average of 75.4 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Healthcare access includes 78 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 147 per 100,000 residents, which remains lower than the national median of 250. These statistics reflect information reported in the latest health rankings datasets. Explore state-level data.
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.