Cheyenne County Health Data
Cheyenne County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.0%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
152
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
38.1
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 Cheyenne County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cheyenne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% | 38.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.9% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cheyenne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.6% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.8% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cheyenne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.8% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.8% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.8% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cheyenne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| 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 Cheyenne County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Cheyenne County Uninsured Rate Reaches 15 Percent
Health data brief for Cheyenne County, Kansas.
The uninsured rate in Cheyenne County is 15.0%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 76.4 years, which sits above the state average of 75.4 years but below the national average of 77 years. Mental health provider availability is measured at 152 per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider data for the county is currently unavailable. About 17.7% of the adult population reports being in poor or fair health, a rate nearly equivalent to the national average of 17%. These figures provide a statistical overview of the health insurance and wellness environment in the county. Explore state-level health 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.