Elk County Health Data

Elk County has a health score of 36/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #91 out of 105 counties in Kansas (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Elk County is 74.2 years. The Kansas state average is 75.4 years, making Elk County below the state average.

Elk County's health score of 36/100 is below the Kansas average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 74.2 years vs. the state average of 75.4 years. The uninsured rate is 12.5% vs. 11.5% statewide.

Key health factors for Elk County include: life expectancy (74.2 years), uninsured rate (12.5%), and primary care physician access (41:1 (population to primary care physicians)). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 36/100 ("Below Average"), Elk County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Kansas. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.2 years. 12.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Elk County's health score of 36/100 is below the Kansas average of 54/100. The uninsured rate of 12.5% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.