Clark County Health Data
Clark County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.1%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
50.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 252.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
100.7
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 Clark County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.1% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.5% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.3% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.8% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.4% | 71.7% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.4% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clark County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Clark County Primary Care Provider Ratio Outpaces National Median
Health data brief for Clark County, Kansas.
Clark County has 253 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure more than three times the national median of 70 per 100,000. While provider access is high, life expectancy in the county is 73.0 years, which is lower than the Kansas average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 7.9%, notably lower than the state's 11.5% and the national 10% average. Additionally, 15.1% of adults report poor or fair health, which is a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. Mental health provider data for the county is currently not recorded in the database. These metrics describe the current distribution of medical professionals and general health outcomes for the local population. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.