Geary County Health Data
Geary County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.3%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.0 per 100K
Dentists
2.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.1
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 Geary County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Geary | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.7% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Geary | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.6% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.8% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Geary | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.3% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.0% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.2% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Geary | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.4% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Geary County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Geary County life expectancy shorter than state average
Health data brief for Geary County, Kansas.
Life expectancy in Geary County is 72.7 years, which is shorter than the Kansas state average of 75.4 years and significantly lower than the national average of 77 years. Despite this, the county has an uninsured rate of 8.4%, which is lower than both the state average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. The health workforce includes 419 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. However, the primary care provider ratio is 39 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70. Health reports also show that 19.3% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, a figure higher than the national average of 17%. These statistics illustrate the differences between local provider availability and community health outcomes. 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.