Finney County Health Data
Finney County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.4%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
139
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.9%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.7 per 100K
Dentists
10.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.4
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 Finney County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Finney | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.7% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.1% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Finney | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.2% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 5.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Finney | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.7% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.9% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 8.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.5% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Finney | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.0% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Finney 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
Uninsured rate in Finney County significantly higher than state average
Health data brief for Finney County, Kansas.
In Finney County, 17.4% of the population is uninsured, a rate that is higher than the Kansas state average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Health status reports indicate that 22.9% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The life expectancy for residents is 76.2 years, which is longer than the state average of 75.4 years but below the national average of 77 years. There are 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. The county also has 139 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure below the national median of 250. These metrics highlight the current state of health coverage and provider access in the area. 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.