Ellis County Health Data
Ellis County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
72/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
368
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.0%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 62.5 per 100K
Dentists
6.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.2
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 Ellis County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ellis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% | 38.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% | 31.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 20.7% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ellis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ellis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.9% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.5% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 5.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.9% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ellis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.5% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ellis County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Ellis County life expectancy exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Ellis County, Kansas.
Residents of Ellis County have a life expectancy of 79.0 years, which is longer than the Kansas state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. General health status reports show that 14.0% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Provider availability in the county includes 368 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure notably higher than the national median of 250. There are also 63 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly below the national median of 70. The uninsured rate stands at 11.1%, which is just below the Kansas state average of 11.5% but higher than the national average of 10%. These statistics summarize the current health results and coverage within the county. Explore state-level data.
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.