Jefferson County Health Data
Jefferson County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.9%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 54.3 per 100K
Dentists
5.4
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 Jefferson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.4% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.1% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jefferson | 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) | 66.9% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 5.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.2% | 71.7% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.4% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jefferson 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
Jefferson County Primary Care Density Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Jefferson County, Kansas.
Jefferson County reports 54 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also records 49 mental health providers per 100,000 people, significantly below the national median of 250 per 100,000. Despite these provider ratios, the uninsured rate in the county is 9.0%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in Jefferson County is 76.5 years, higher than the state average of 75.4 years but below the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 12.9% of adult residents report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. 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.