Decatur County Health Data
Decatur County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
16.7%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
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 Decatur County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Decatur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Decatur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Decatur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.0% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.4% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.1% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Decatur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.5% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Decatur County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Shortage Identified in Decatur County
Health data brief for Decatur County, Kansas.
Decatur County reports a mental health provider ratio of only 37 per 100,000 residents, a sharp contrast to the national median of 250 per 100,000. Data for primary care providers in the county is currently unavailable. The life expectancy in Decatur County is 75.4 years, matching the Kansas state average exactly, though it remains below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 11.0%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 11.5% but higher than the national average of 10%. Approximately 16.7% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, aligning with the national average of 17%. These figures reflect local healthcare access and health outcomes as reported in federal datasets. Explore state-level data for more context.
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.