Hamilton County Health Data
Hamilton County, Kansas
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Hamilton County, Kansas
Hamilton County lags on life expectancy
Hamilton County residents live to 74.4 years on average, 2 years below the U.S. national average of 76.4 years. With 18% reporting poor or fair health, the county's health challenges are evident in both lifespan and self-reported wellbeing metrics.
Below-average health outcomes in Kansas
Hamilton County's 74.4-year life expectancy falls 1 year short of the Kansas state average of 75.4 years. The uninsured rate of 19.9% is the highest among all counties studied, more than 8 percentage points above the state average of 11.5%.
Worst uninsured rate in the region
Hamilton County's 19.9% uninsured rate far exceeds neighboring Grant (17.5%), Gray (17.9%), and Harper (11.8%) counties, creating substantial coverage gaps. Life expectancy at 74.4 years also trails all nearby counties, and primary care access at 40 per 100K remains limited.
Coverage crisis compounds provider shortage
Nearly 1 in 5 Hamilton County residents (19.9%) lack health insurance—the highest uninsured rate in the region and nearly double the state average. With only 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and mental health provider data unavailable, uninsured residents face severe barriers to routine and preventive care.
Urgent: Get covered in Hamilton County
With nearly 20% of residents uninsured, Hamilton County faces a healthcare access crisis that threatens the health and finances of thousands. If you're uninsured, explore coverage immediately through Healthcare.gov, Kansas Medicaid, and employer plans—affordable options exist.
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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.