Cheyenne County Health Data
Cheyenne County, Kansas
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Cheyenne County, Kansas
Cheyenne holds its own nationally
At 76.4 years, Cheyenne County residents live 0.7 years above the U.S. average of 75.7 years. With 17.7% reporting poor or fair health—slightly below national rates—the county maintains solid health standing.
Above-average health for Kansas
Cheyenne's 76.4-year life expectancy exceeds Kansas's 75.4-year average, placing the county among the state's healthier jurisdictions. Its 17.7% poor/fair health rate also runs below the state trend.
Strong performer among peers
Cheyenne's 76.4-year life expectancy ranks above Cherokee (72.1), Chautauqua (74.0), and Cloud (73.4), positioning it as a regional health leader. Its 17.7% poor/fair rate is also among the best nearby.
Higher uninsured rate, good mental health
At 15.0% uninsured, Cheyenne exceeds the state average of 11.5%, indicating a coverage gap for residents. The county compensates with 152 mental health providers per 100K, though primary care provider data is limited.
Close the coverage gap
With 15.0% of Cheyenne residents uninsured—the highest rate we're tracking—access to care is at risk. Visit the Kansas health marketplace today to sign up and protect your family's health.
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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.