Grant County Health Data
Grant County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.5%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.1%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 41.0 per 100K
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 Grant County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.7% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 17.6% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 4.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.9% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.8% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.5% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.9% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.4% | 71.7% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.2% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.4% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Grant County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Grant County Uninsured Rate Higher Than State and National Levels
Health data brief for Grant County, Kansas.
The uninsured rate in Grant County is 17.5%, which is notably higher than the Kansas state average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 77.8 years, which is higher than both the state average of 75.4 years and the national figure of 77 years. Regarding clinical care access, the county has 41 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The ratio for mental health providers is 70 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Additionally, 19.1% of residents report poor or fair health, a higher rate than the national average of 17%. These statistics are sourced from the CDC and the HHS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. 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.