Jewell County Health Data
Jewell County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.1 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
16.9%
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 Jewell County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jewell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.8% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.1% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jewell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.7% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jewell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.4% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.5% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.3% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jewell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.1% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jewell County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Jewell County Residents Experience Longer Life Expectancy Than State Norms
Health data brief for Jewell County, Kansas.
The life expectancy in Jewell County is 80.1 years, a figure that exceeds the Kansas state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding health coverage, the county's uninsured rate is 11.7%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 11.5% and the national rate of 10%. Roughly 16.9% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is consistent with the national average of 17%. Data regarding primary care and mental health provider ratios was not reported for this county in the current cycle. These figures represent snapshots of resident health status and healthcare access from federal reporting agencies. 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.