Cowley County Health Data
Cowley County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.2%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.6 per 100K
Dentists
2.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.9
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 Cowley County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cowley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.5% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.4% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cowley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% | 27.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cowley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.9% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.1% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.5% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 6.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cowley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cowley 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
Cowley County Life Expectancy Trails Kansas and National Averages
Health data brief for Cowley County, Kansas.
Residents in Cowley County have a life expectancy of 73.7 years, which is shorter than the Kansas state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The local uninsured rate is 10.2%, positioned slightly higher than the national 10% average but lower than the state-level average of 11.5%. Data regarding healthcare access shows 41 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, falling below the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is recorded at 173 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Furthermore, 18.2% of the county's population reports being in poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data for further information.
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.