Hamilton County Health Data
Hamilton County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.9%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
18.0%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
40.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.3 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 Hamilton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.0% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.9% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.2% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.3% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.9% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.1% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.5% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hamilton County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Hamilton County Uninsured Rate Nearly Double National Average
Health data brief for Hamilton County, Kansas.
Hamilton County has an uninsured rate of 19.9%, which is nearly double the national average of 10% and higher than the Kansas average of 11.5%. The county's life expectancy is 74.4 years, lower than the state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Clinical care data indicates there are 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. No mental health provider data is currently available for the county. Additionally, 18.0% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. These statistics are gathered from the CDC and the 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.