Douglas County Health Data
Douglas County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.2 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
86
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
369
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.8%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
43.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 86.3 per 100K
Dentists
6.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
36.8
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 Douglas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.1% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 5.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.0% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.3% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.0% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 7.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.6% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.3% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.5% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| 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 Douglas 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 Access in Douglas County Far Outpaces State
Health data brief for Douglas County, Kansas.
Douglas County features a mental health provider ratio of 369 per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also reports a life expectancy of 79.2 years, which is notably higher than the Kansas state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Primary care provider availability is recorded at 86 per 100,000, which exceeds the national median of 70. The uninsured rate in the county is 9.7%, which is lower than the state average of 11.5% and slightly below the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 14.8% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, a lower rate 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.