Edwards County Health Data
Edwards County, Kansas
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Edwards County, Kansas
Edwards County Faces a Health Crisis
At 63.6 years, Edwards County residents have a life expectancy more than 15 years below the U.S. average of 78.8—among the lowest in America and a profound public health crisis. With 17.1% reporting poor or fair health, above the national average of 16%, the county faces serious chronic disease burden or mortality drivers requiring urgent investigation.
Kansas's Most Challenged County by Far
Edwards's 63.6-year life expectancy is nearly 12 years below the Kansas state average of 75.4, representing an extraordinary gap that sets the county apart even within Kansas. The 13.6% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 11.5%, compounding healthcare access problems in an already vulnerable population.
Critical Shortage of Healthcare Providers
Edwards County has no reported primary care or mental health providers available, leaving residents with virtually no local access to medical or behavioral health services. This extreme provider desert forces residents to travel significant distances for any healthcare, creating barriers that may worsen outcomes.
Insurance Gaps Meet Complete Provider Shortage
Edwards's 13.6% uninsured rate—the highest among these eight counties—combined with zero local providers means residents face a dual catastrophe: no insurance to pay for care, and no care available nearby. Even insured residents must travel far for any medical service, delaying treatment and worsening preventable conditions.
Coverage Is Essential—Get Help Now
If you're uninsured in Edwards County, getting coverage through Kansas Medicaid or healthcare.gov is a critical first step, even though local care is limited. Connect with regional health centers or telehealth providers, and work with social services to navigate care in neighboring counties where specialists are available.
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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.