Doniphan County Health Data
Doniphan County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 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
54
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
13
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.7%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
13.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.3
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 Doniphan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Doniphan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.0% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% | 31.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.4% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Doniphan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Doniphan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.6% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.0% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.5% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Doniphan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.5% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Doniphan 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
Doniphan County Records Significant Shortage of Mental Health Providers
Health data brief for Doniphan County, Kansas.
Doniphan County has a mental health provider ratio of 13 per 100,000 residents, which is substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Despite this, the county's life expectancy is 76.8 years, which exceeds the Kansas state average of 75.4 years, though it remains slightly below the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio is 54 per 100,000, falling below the national median of 70. For healthcare coverage, the county's uninsured rate of 9.3% is lower than the Kansas average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 16.7% of residents report their health as poor or fair, which is consistent with the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data for more information.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Doniphan County, Kansas
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Doniphan County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.