Kearny County Health Data
Kearny County, Kansas
Health Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.5%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
129
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Kearny County, Kansas
Kearny faces serious health headwinds
Kearny County's 76.4-year life expectancy matches the U.S. average of 76.4 years, yet 21.7% report poor or fair health—among the highest rates nationally. One in six residents (16.5%) lack insurance, more than double the national uninsured rate, creating barriers to preventive care that compound chronic disease. Despite 129 primary care and 52 mental health providers per 100K, these resources haven't arrested the county's health challenges.
Health crisis hidden by averages
Kearny's 76.4-year life expectancy matches the Kansas average of 75.4 years, masking a deeper crisis: its 21.7% poor/fair health rate ranks among the state's worst. The 16.5% uninsured rate—nearly 1.5 times the state average of 11.5%—indicates many Kearny residents avoid care due to cost. This combination suggests Kearny is managing acute health conditions reactively rather than preventing them proactively.
Regional health outlier
Kearny's 21.7% poor/fair health rate stands out as the worst among regional peers including Jackson (14.8%) and Jefferson (12.9%), a gap of 7-9 percentage points. Its 16.5% uninsured rate nearly doubles Jefferson's 9.0% and exceeds Haskell's 21.2%, revealing acute access barriers. Despite 129 primary care providers per 100K—the region's highest—Kearny residents report the poorest health, suggesting underlying determinants beyond provider supply.
Insurance gaps drive health crisis
Kearny's 16.5% uninsured rate leaves one in six residents unable to afford preventive care, emergency treatment, or medication—a recipe for worsening health. The county offers 129 primary care providers per 100K (highest in the region) and 52 mental health providers per 100K, yet 21.7% poor/fair health persists. This mismatch suggests cost, transportation, or health literacy barriers outweigh provider availability.
Coverage is your health lifeline
With one in six Kearny residents uninsured, enrollment is urgent and could be life-changing. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore plans; many qualify for tax credits that make coverage affordable. Getting covered today prevents the medical crises and debt that plague uninsured Kearny families.
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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.