Ford County Health Data
Ford County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.4%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
115
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.1%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 52.7 per 100K
Dentists
5.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.8
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 Ford County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 17.9% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.8% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.2% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 6.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.1% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.2% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 7.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.9% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ford 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
High percentage of Ford County adults report poor health status
Health data brief for Ford County, Kansas.
In Ford County, 24.1% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a figure notably higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate stands at 16.4%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 76.1 years, which is longer than the state average of 75.4 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. Workforce data shows there are 53 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 115 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. These statistics provide a localized overview of health outcomes and the medical workforce. 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.