Cloud County Health Data
Cloud County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
226
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.7%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.1
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 Cloud County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cloud | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.1% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.1% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cloud | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% | 27.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cloud | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.9% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.4% | 61.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.6% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cloud | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cloud County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Cloud County Uninsured Rate Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Cloud County, Kansas.
Cloud County reports an uninsured rate of 8.7%, which is lower than the Kansas average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 73.4 years, falling below the state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio is 56 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability stands at 226 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 250. Additionally, 16.7% of adults report poor or fair health, slightly lower than the national average of 17%. These figures detail the health insurance coverage and provider access for residents within the county. 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.