Edwards County Health Data
Edwards County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
63.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
63.6 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
17.1%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
35.5
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 Edwards County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Edwards | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.2% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.1% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Edwards | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.4% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Edwards | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.7% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.5% | 61.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.7% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Edwards | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.1% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Edwards County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Edwards County Life Expectancy Significantly Below Kansas and National Norms
Health data brief for Edwards County, Kansas.
The life expectancy in Edwards County is 63.6 years, a figure that is more than 10 years lower than the Kansas state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Alongside this metric, the county’s uninsured rate is 13.6%, which is higher than both the state average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. About 17.1% of residents report poor or fair health, which is slightly above the national average of 17%. Data for primary care and mental health provider ratios in Edwards County are currently unavailable. These statistics highlight substantial differences in health outcomes for the county compared to broader state and national trends. Explore state-level data for further comparison.
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.