Dickinson County Health Data
Dickinson County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
65
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.7%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.9
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 Dickinson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dickinson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% | 38.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.0% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dickinson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.3% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dickinson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.3% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.1% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.4% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dickinson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.7% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dickinson 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
Dickinson County Uninsured Rate Falls Below State and National Averages
Health data brief for Dickinson County, Kansas.
In Dickinson County, the uninsured rate is 9.3%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. While insurance coverage is higher than average, healthcare provider ratios are lower than national medians. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 49 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70, and mental health providers stand at 65 per 100,000, well below the national median of 250. The life expectancy for residents is 74.1 years, which is lower than both the state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. About 14.7% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.