Geary County Health Data
Geary County, Kansas
Health Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
419
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Geary County, Kansas
Geary County faces critical longevity crisis
At 72.7 years, Geary County has the lowest life expectancy among all Kansas counties analyzed—a full 7.3 years below the U.S. average of 80. While its 19.3% poor/fair health rate is not the worst, the severe life expectancy gap signals acute mortality drivers requiring urgent investigation.
Geary County ranked lowest in Kansas
Geary County's 72.7-year life expectancy is 2.7 years below the Kansas average of 75.4 and the lowest in the state among all counties analyzed. This exceptional gap warrants public health investigation into mortality causes—violence, suicide, substance abuse, or chronic disease—in the county.
Geary County health crisis stands alone
Geary County's 72.7-year life expectancy is 3.4 years below Ellsworth County (76.7) and 6.3 years below Ellis County (79.0), representing a severe outlier in the region. No neighboring county approaches this mortality profile, suggesting Geary faces distinct, severe public health challenges.
Low uninsured rate masks deeper issues
Geary County's 8.4% uninsured rate is the second-lowest statewide, yet with 39 primary care and 419 mental health providers per 100,000—the highest mental health density in the analysis—coverage alone is not solving the mortality crisis. This suggests structural health, behavioral, or violence-related drivers beyond insurance barriers.
Coverage plus community action needed
Geary County needs both strong insurance (check Healthcare.gov and Kansas DHCF) and community investment in mental health, violence prevention, and substance abuse services. If you're struggling with mental health or substance use, reach out to Geary County's abundant mental health providers—they're there to help.
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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.