Clark County Health Data
Clark County, Kansas
Health Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
253
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Data Story
About Health in Clark County, Kansas
Clark County battles national trends
At 73.0 years, Clark County's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 75.7 years by 2.7 years. Its 15.1% poor/fair health rate is below the national average, suggesting underlying factors beyond self-reported health.
Below-average life expectancy statewide
Clark County's 73.0-year life expectancy falls 2.4 years short of Kansas's 75.4-year average, placing it among the state's lower-performing counties. The 15.1% poor/fair health rate ranks closer to middle ground for Kansas.
Middling health among regional peers
Clark's 73.0-year life expectancy ranks better than Cherokee (72.1) and Chautauqua (74.0), but trails Chase (78.0) and Clay (78.2) significantly. Its 15.1% poor/fair health rate is among the county region's better marks.
Strong primary care, low uninsured rate
Clark stands out with 253 primary care providers per 100K—exceptional density suggesting robust access—and only 7.9% uninsured, the lowest in this set. Mental health provider data is unavailable, but primary care strength is a major asset.
Already well-covered, stay protected
Clark County's 7.9% uninsured rate is the best we've tracked, reflecting strong coverage. Still, confirm your insurance is active and fits your needs by checking the Kansas marketplace annually.
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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.