Labette County Health Data
Labette County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
117
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.2%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
30.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.2 per 100K
Dentists
15.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
35.1
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 Labette County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Labette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.4% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.4% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.2% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Labette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.4% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.3% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Labette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.8% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.1% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.0% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Labette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Labette County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Labette County Life Expectancy Trails State and National Figures
Health data brief for Labette County, Kansas.
Life expectancy in Labette County is 74.4 years, which is lower than the Kansas state figure of 75.4 years and the national figure of 77 years. The county reports a primary care provider ratio of 50 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Access to mental health providers is also lower than the national median of 250, with 117 providers per 100,000 residents. Data shows that 18.2% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a higher rate than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county stands at 10.9%, which is lower than the Kansas state figure of 11.5% but higher than 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.