Chautauqua County Health Data
Chautauqua County, Kansas
Health Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Chautauqua County, Kansas
Chautauqua health lags nationally
At 74.0 years, Chautauqua County's life expectancy falls 1.7 years short of the U.S. average of 75.7 years. With 19.2% of residents reporting poor or fair health—above the national rate—the county faces notable health challenges.
Among Kansas's lower-ranked counties
Chautauqua's 74.0-year life expectancy ranks well below Kansas's 75.4-year state average, placing it in the lower tier of county health outcomes. Its 19.2% poor/fair health rate is similarly elevated compared to state norms.
Struggles relative to surrounding counties
Chautauqua's 74.0-year life expectancy trails Chase (78.0), Clay (78.2), and Coffey (76.6) counties significantly. At 19.2% poor/fair health, it ties or exceeds the worst rates among nearby peers.
Insurance and mental health access mixed
With 13.9% uninsured—above the state average of 11.5%—more Chautauqua residents lack coverage. The county does support 60 mental health providers per 100K residents, though primary care data remains unavailable.
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Chautauqua's 13.9% uninsured rate means many neighbors lack essential care access. Check the Kansas health marketplace or call a local navigator to find affordable insurance that works for your family.
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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.