Chase County Health Data
Chase County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
16.6%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
77.5
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 Chase County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chase | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 38.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chase | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.3% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.6% | 27.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chase | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.5% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.8% | 61.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.1% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chase | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.9% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Chase 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
Chase County Life Expectancy Reaches 78 Years
Health data brief for Chase County, Kansas.
Chase County residents have a life expectancy of 78.0 years. This figure sits above the Kansas state average of 75.4 years and exceeds the national average of approximately 77 years. Regarding health coverage, the county's uninsured rate is 9.2%. This is lower than the statewide rate of 11.5% and the national mark of 10%. Reports indicate that 16.6% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a figure nearly identical to the national average of 17%. Data regarding primary care and mental health provider ratios for the county are currently unavailable in the national database. These metrics provide a snapshot of the broad health outcomes and coverage landscape within the local population. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for data collection details.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Chase 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 Chase 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.