Grant County Health Data

Grant County, Kansas

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Grant County, Kansas

Grant County's life expectancy leads

Grant County residents live to 77.8 years on average, nearly 1.4 years longer than the U.S. national average of 76.4 years. However, 19.1% of Grant County residents report poor or fair health, a rate that exceeds the national average, indicating health challenges despite the higher life expectancy.

Kansas's longest-living county

Grant County's 77.8-year life expectancy is the highest among all Kansas counties studied, outpacing the state average of 75.4 years by 2.4 years. This significant advantage suggests favorable health conditions, though the elevated poor/fair health rate warrants attention to underlying health disparities.

Grant leads life expectancy, but health perception lags

While Grant County's 77.8-year life expectancy far exceeds neighboring Gray (77.5), Hamilton (74.4), and Harper (74.8) counties, its 19.1% poor/fair health rate is among the highest in the region. Mental health providers at 70 per 100K offer reasonable access, though primary care at 41 per 100K trails neighboring Harvey County's 74 per 100K.

Higher uninsured rates complicate care access

Grant County's uninsured rate of 17.5% significantly exceeds Kansas's 11.5% state average, leaving nearly 1 in 6 residents without health coverage. With only 41 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, the county faces capacity challenges that combine with coverage gaps to impact daily healthcare access.

Closing the coverage gap in Grant County

With nearly 17.5% of Grant County residents uninsured, finding affordable coverage is essential to managing healthcare costs and accessing primary care. Explore options through Kansas's healthcare marketplace, Medicaid, and employer plans to join the majority of county residents with coverage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Grant County, KS?
Grant County has a health score of 45/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #76 out of 105 counties in Kansas (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Grant County?
Life expectancy in Grant County is 77.8 years. The Kansas state average is 75.4 years, making Grant County above the state average.
How does Grant County health compare to the Kansas average?
Grant County's health score of 45/100 is below the Kansas average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 77.8 years vs. the state average of 75.4 years. The uninsured rate is 17.5% vs. 11.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Grant County?
Key health factors for Grant County include: life expectancy (77.8 years), uninsured rate (17.5%), and primary care physician access (41:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 70:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Grant County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 45/100 ("Below Average"), Grant County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Kansas. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.8 years. 17.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Grant County?
Grant County's health score of 45/100 is below the Kansas average of 54/100. The uninsured rate of 17.5% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.