Johnson County Health Data
Johnson County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
94/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.6 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
119
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
317
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
10.1%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 118.7 per 100K
Dentists
8.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.5
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 Johnson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.9% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 8.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.8% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.7% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 6.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.7% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 8.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 74.2% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 13.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.8% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 5.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 13.7% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.8% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Johnson 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
Johnson County Adult Health Status Significantly Better Than National Average
Health data brief for Johnson County, Kansas.
In Johnson County, only 10.1% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is notably lower than the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 80.6 years, which is higher than the state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Health care access is supported by 317 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 250 per 100,000. Additionally, the county has 119 primary care providers per 100,000, higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The uninsured rate is 5.9%, roughly half the state average of 11.5% and lower than the national average of 10%. 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.