Greenwood County Health Data
Greenwood County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
44/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.4%
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 Greenwood County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Greenwood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.7% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.1% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Greenwood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.1% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% | 27.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Greenwood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.0% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.1% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.0% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Greenwood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Greenwood County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Greenwood County Life Expectancy Lower Than State and National Figures
Health data brief for Greenwood County, Kansas.
Residents of Greenwood County have a life expectancy of 73.5 years, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The county reports 34 primary care providers per 100,000 people and 34 mental health providers per 100,000 people. Both of these figures are lower than national medians, which are 70 and 250 per 100,000 respectively. The uninsured rate in the county is 11.1%, slightly lower than the state average of 11.5% but higher than the national average of 10%. Approximately 17.4% of adults report poor or fair health, which is similar to the national average of 17%. This report uses data from the CDC County Health Rankings 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.