Harvey County Health Data
Harvey County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
74
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
487
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.5%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 73.9 per 100K
Dentists
3.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
26.6
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 Harvey County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Harvey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.5% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Harvey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.5% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Harvey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.9% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.1% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Harvey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.3% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Harvey 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
Harvey County Mental Health Providers Far Exceed National Median
Health data brief for Harvey County, Kansas.
Harvey County features 487 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is nearly double the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also has 74 primary care providers per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy is 75.6 years, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 75.4 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 11.0%, slightly lower than the state average of 11.5% but higher than the national average of 10%. About 15.5% of adults report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. These figures are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings 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.