Graham County Health Data
Graham County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
14.6%
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 Graham County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Graham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.8% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Graham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% | 27.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Graham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.4% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.1% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.5% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Graham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.9% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Graham County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Graham County Primary Care Access Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Graham County, Kansas.
Graham County reports 83 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In comparison, the county's life expectancy stands at 75.9 years, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 75.4 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Health survey data shows that 14.6% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is less than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 12.1%, which is higher than the state average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Currently, data for mental health provider ratios in Graham County is not available in the federal database. This reporting relies on figures from the CDC and the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. 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.