Decatur County Health Data
Decatur County, Kansas
Health Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Decatur County, Kansas
Decatur Matches Kansas State Health Average
At 75.4 years, Decatur County residents live exactly at the Kansas state average, though still about 3.4 years below the U.S. average of 78.8. About 16.7% of Decatur residents report poor or fair health, placing the county near the national average of 16%.
Right at the Middle of the Kansas Pack
Decatur's 75.4-year life expectancy equals the state average exactly, positioning the county at the median for Kansas health outcomes. At 11.0% uninsured, the county is marginally better than the state average of 11.5%, suggesting reasonable coverage uptake.
Mental Health Access Limited in Rural Setting
Decatur offers just 37 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, significantly below state capacity, reflecting the challenges of recruiting specialists to rural areas. Data on primary care providers is limited, but the modest mental health resources suggest overall provider scarcity in the county.
Moderate Insurance Coverage, Sparse Specialist Care
With 11.0% uninsured, most Decatur residents have coverage, though a small population remains without insurance protection for medical expenses. The county's sparse mental health provider network suggests residents dealing with behavioral health issues may need to travel or access care remotely.
Ensure Your Family Has Coverage This Year
If you're part of Decatur's 11% uninsured population, Kansas Medicaid enrollment or marketplace plans at healthcare.gov can provide affordable coverage. With limited specialist options locally, having insurance helps you access care outside the county when needed.
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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.