Cowley County Health Data
Cowley County, Kansas
Health Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
173
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Cowley County, Kansas
Cowley Falls Behind National Health Benchmarks
Cowley County residents have a life expectancy of 73.7 years, about five years below the U.S. average of 78.8, indicating significant health challenges within the community. One in five residents (18.2%) report poor or fair health, well above the national average of 16%, suggesting widespread chronic disease or health concerns.
Cowley Ranks Among Kansas's Health Challenges
At 73.7 years, Cowley's life expectancy trails Kansas's state average of 75.4 years by 1.7 years, placing it in the lower tier of state counties. The 10.2% uninsured rate is slightly below the state average of 11.5%, but the higher poor/fair health rate suggests coverage alone isn't addressing underlying health disparities.
Mental Health Resources Outpace Primary Care
Cowley offers 173 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—among the highest in the state—yet only 41 primary care providers per 100K, creating an imbalance in care access. This gap means residents have strong behavioral health support but may struggle to access routine medical services.
Uninsured Rate Hides Deeper Healthcare Gaps
While 10.2% of Cowley residents lack insurance—slightly better than state average—the real challenge is the shortage of primary care doctors available to all residents. Limited primary care capacity means even insured residents may face long waits or need to travel for routine checkups and preventive services.
Coverage Is Step One—Access Care Now
If you're uninsured or underinsured, Cowley County Community Health Centers and Kansas Medicaid can connect you with affordable plans and local care. Getting coverage matters, especially as a foundation for accessing the mental health resources your community has available.
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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.