Ellsworth County Health Data
Ellsworth County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.7 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
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.9%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
31.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 31.6 per 100K
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 Ellsworth County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ellsworth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.9% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.5% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ellsworth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ellsworth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.8% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.4% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.8% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ellsworth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 1.1 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 Ellsworth County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider availability limited in Ellsworth County
Health data brief for Ellsworth County, Kansas.
Ellsworth County has 32 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a rate substantially lower than the national median of 250. This low provider density is also seen in primary care, with 32 providers per 100,000 people compared to the national median of 70. Despite these ratios, the county's uninsured rate is 9.7%, which is lower than both the Kansas average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. The life expectancy in Ellsworth County is 76.7 years, which is longer than the state average of 75.4 years but slightly shorter than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 17.9% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, matching closely with the national average of 17%. These figures describe the regional healthcare workforce and insurance coverage. 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.