Gray County Health Data
Gray County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.9%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.6%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 17.7 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 Gray County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gray | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.9% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gray | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gray | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.6% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.2% | 61.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.6% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gray | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.0% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gray County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Gray County Mental Health Provider Ratio Well Below National Median
Health data brief for Gray County, Kansas.
In Gray County, the mental health provider ratio is 17 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This is accompanied by a primary care provider ratio of 18 per 100,000, which is also lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county's uninsured rate is 17.9%, higher than the Kansas average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 77.5 years, which is higher than the state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. About 16.6% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, slightly lower than the national average of 17%. These findings are based on data 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
Get Care in Gray County, Kansas
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Gray County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.