Comanche County Health Data
Comanche County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 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
120
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.2%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
59.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 119.8 per 100K
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 Comanche County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Comanche | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.8% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% | 31.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.8% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Comanche | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Comanche | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.4% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.4% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Comanche | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.3% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Comanche County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Comanche County Primary Care Provider Availability Surpasses National Medians
Health data brief for Comanche County, Kansas.
Comanche County records a primary care provider ratio of 120 per 100,000 residents, a figure that significantly exceeds the national median of approximately 70 per 100,000. While clinical access is higher in this category, other provider types are less frequent, with mental health providers available at a rate of 60 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. The county’s uninsured rate stands at 9.0%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 75.0 years, slightly trailing the state average of 75.4 years and the national figure of 77 years. Additionally, 14.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. 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.