Harper County Health Data
Harper County, Kansas
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Harper County, Kansas
Harper County faces health perception challenges
Harper County residents live to 74.8 years on average, 1.6 years below the U.S. national average of 76.4 years. Most strikingly, 21.8% of residents report poor or fair health—the highest rate among all counties studied and well above the national average of approximately 18%.
Highest poor/fair health rate in Kansas
Harper County's 21.8% poor/fair health rate is the worst among all Kansas counties studied, significantly exceeding the state average. While the uninsured rate of 11.8% is near the state average of 11.5%, the elevated health challenges suggest deeper issues beyond coverage.
Health perception worst in the region
Harper County's 21.8% poor/fair health rate substantially exceeds neighboring Grant (19.1%), Gray (16.6%), and Hamilton (18%), indicating distinct health disadvantages. Life expectancy at 74.8 years also trails Grant (77.8) and Gray (77.5) counties, though mental health access at 37 per 100K is reasonable.
Good coverage, but health challenges persist
Harper County's uninsured rate of 11.8% is near the state average, so coverage barriers alone don't explain the county's elevated poor/fair health rate. With 56 primary care providers and 37 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, access is moderate, suggesting underlying health or socioeconomic factors driving poor outcomes.
Keep insurance active and access preventive care
While most Harper County residents have coverage, the high poor/fair health rate underscores the importance of using that coverage for preventive care and regular checkups. Ensure your plan is active, and work with your provider to address chronic conditions early.
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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.