Hodgeman County Health Data
Hodgeman County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
117
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
14.7%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
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 Hodgeman County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hodgeman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.4% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hodgeman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.6% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hodgeman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.5% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.0% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 71.7% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hodgeman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.4% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.9% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hodgeman 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
Hodgeman County Primary Care Access Surpasses National Median
Health data brief for Hodgeman County, Kansas.
In Hodgeman County, there are 117 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. While provider density is high, the life expectancy for the county is 72.1 years, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 11.3%, aligning closely with the state average of 11.5% and the national rate of 10%. Adult residents report a poor or fair health rate of 14.7%, which is lower than the 17% national average. Mental health provider ratios for this county were not available in the current reporting cycle. 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.