Crawford County Health Data
Crawford County, Kansas
Health Score
44/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
284
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Crawford County, Kansas
Crawford Faces Significant National Health Gap
Crawford County residents live an average of 72.5 years, more than six years below the U.S. average of 78.8—a stark gap indicating serious underlying health challenges. With 16.7% of residents reporting poor or fair health, the county is above the national average of 16%, reflecting higher rates of chronic disease or disability.
Among Kansas's Lower-Performing Counties
Crawford's life expectancy of 72.5 years is 2.9 years below the Kansas average of 75.4, ranking it among the state's counties with the most significant health challenges. The 10.7% uninsured rate is near the state average of 11.5%, suggesting insurance gaps are not the primary driver of poor outcomes.
Strong Mental Health Services, Limited Primary Care
Crawford County boasts 284 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, offering exceptional behavioral health capacity, but only 67 primary care providers per 100K. This imbalance suggests residents can access crisis or specialty mental health support, yet may lack consistent primary medical care to prevent disease and manage chronic conditions.
Low Insurance Hides Systemic Healthcare Barriers
Crawford's 10.7% uninsured rate is actually close to state average, yet the county's poor health outcomes suggest that coverage alone isn't solving access barriers. Limited primary care availability means even insured residents face real obstacles to preventive care, early diagnosis, and routine medical management.
Get Insured and Build Your Care Team
If you're uninsured, contact Kansas Medicaid or explore marketplace plans at healthcare.gov to gain coverage for preventive visits and primary care. Once insured, work with local health centers to establish a relationship with a primary care provider who can coordinate your overall health.
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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.