Coffey County Health Data
Coffey County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
55/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
145
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.2%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 72.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.0
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 Coffey County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Coffey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% | 31.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.4% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Coffey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Coffey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.6% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.9% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.4% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Coffey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Coffey County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Adults in Coffey County Report 19.2 Percent Poor Health Rate
Health data brief for Coffey County, Kansas.
In Coffey County, 19.2% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a figure higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy for county residents is 76.6 years, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 75.4 years but slightly lower than the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio is 72 per 100,000 residents, nearly matching the national median of 70 per 100,000. However, the mental health provider ratio is 145 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. The county’s uninsured rate is 9.0%, which is lower than the statewide rate of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. These data points illustrate the current health outcomes and service availability across the county. Explore state-level data.
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.