Cloud County Health Data

Cloud County, Kansas

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Cloud County, Kansas

Cloud County lags U.S. health benchmarks

At 73.4 years, Cloud County residents live 2.3 years less than the U.S. average of 75.7 years. Its 16.7% poor/fair health rate sits near national norms, indicating a longevity challenge.

Below-average outcomes in Kansas

Cloud County's 73.4-year life expectancy trails Kansas's 75.4-year state average by 2.0 years, positioning it among the state's lower performers. Its 16.7% poor/fair health rate runs closer to the Kansas median.

Weaker than most regional peers

Cloud's 73.4-year life expectancy ranks better than only Cherokee (72.1) and Chautauqua (74.0) among nearby counties, with Chase (78.0) and Clay (78.2) notably ahead. Its 16.7% poor/fair rate is mid-range for the region.

Good mental health care, sparse primary

Cloud offers only 56 primary care providers per 100K—well below typical density—but supports 226 mental health providers per 100K, the highest in this set. With 8.7% uninsured, coverage approaches optimal levels.

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Cloud's 8.7% uninsured rate is excellent, but sparse primary care means coordinating access matters more. Enroll via the Kansas marketplace and ask your provider about wait times and virtual visits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Cloud County, KS?
Cloud County has a health score of 52/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #58 out of 105 counties in Kansas (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Cloud County?
Life expectancy in Cloud County is 73.4 years. The Kansas state average is 75.4 years, making Cloud County below the state average.
How does Cloud County health compare to the Kansas average?
Cloud County's health score of 52/100 is below the Kansas average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 73.4 years vs. the state average of 75.4 years. The uninsured rate is 8.7% vs. 11.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Cloud County?
Key health factors for Cloud County include: life expectancy (73.4 years), uninsured rate (8.7%), and primary care physician access (56:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 226:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Cloud County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 52/100 ("Below Average"), Cloud County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Kansas. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.4 years. 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Cloud County?
Cloud County's health score of 52/100 is below the Kansas average of 54/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.