Harper County Health Data
Harper County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.8%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
36.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 56.3 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
73.4
per 100K residents
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 Harper County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Harper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.1% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.2% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Harper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.9% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.8% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Harper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.3% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.1% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 9.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.8% | 71.7% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Harper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.8% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Harper 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
Harper County Reports Poor or Fair Health Above National Average
Health data brief for Harper County, Kansas.
In Harper County, 21.8% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 74.8 years, lower than the Kansas average of 75.4 years and the national figure of 77 years. There are 56 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 37 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. The uninsured rate is 11.8%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. These metrics are published by the CDC and the HHS 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.