Kiowa County Health Data
Kiowa County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
295
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.4%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
82.6
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 Kiowa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kiowa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.2% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.0% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kiowa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kiowa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.6% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.8% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.5% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kiowa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.0% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kiowa 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
Kiowa County Residents Report Lower Rates of Poor Health
Health data brief for Kiowa County, Kansas.
In Kiowa County, 13.4% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a figure that is lower than the national benchmark of 17%. The county’s mental health provider ratio is 295 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. However, the ratio of primary care providers is 42 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy for the county is 75.1 years, which is slightly below the Kansas state figure of 75.4 years and below the national average of 77 years. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 11.8%, compared to the state-level figure of 11.5% and the national rate of 10%. 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.