Gove County Health Data
Gove County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
218
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.1%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
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 Gove County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gove | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.7% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.5% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gove | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gove | 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) | 62.8% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.7% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gove | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.2% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gove County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider ratio in Gove County triples national median
Health data brief for Gove County, Kansas.
Gove County has 218 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is more than three times the national median of 70. In contrast, the county has 37 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. The life expectancy in Gove County is 77.1 years, which is longer than the Kansas state average of 75.4 years and aligns with the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 10.0%, matching the national average and lower than the state average of 11.5%. General health reports show that 15.1% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, lower than the national average of 17%. These figures provide a comparison of provider density and health outcomes for the region. 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.