Gray County Health Data

Gray County has a health score of 51/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #60 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.

Life expectancy in Gray County is 77.5 years. The Kansas state average is 75.4 years, making Gray County above the state average.

Gray County's health score of 51/100 is below the Kansas average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 77.5 years vs. the state average of 75.4 years. The uninsured rate is 17.9% vs. 11.5% statewide.

Key health factors for Gray County include: life expectancy (77.5 years), uninsured rate (17.9%), and primary care physician access (18:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 17:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 51/100 ("Below Average"), Gray County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Kansas. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.5 years. 17.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Gray County's health score of 51/100 is below the Kansas average of 54/100. The uninsured rate of 17.9% 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.