Labette County Health Data
Labette County, Kansas
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Labette County, Kansas
Labette lags both state and nation
Labette County's life expectancy of 74.4 years trails the U.S. average of 78.9 years by 4.5 years—a significant gap. Nearly 18% of residents report poor or fair health, well above the national average of about 12%, indicating concentrated health challenges.
Lowest life expectancy in state sample
At 74.4 years, Labette County has the shortest life expectancy among the eight counties examined, falling 1 year behind Kansas's 75.4-year average. The county's 10.9% uninsured rate is slightly below the state average of 11.5%, suggesting coverage isn't the primary driver of health outcomes.
Health outcomes trail surrounding areas
Labette County's 74.4-year life expectancy is notably lower than Lincoln County's 77.2 years and Leavenworth County's 77.0 years. Primary care access at 50 per 100K is reasonable, but mental health providers at 117 per 100K lag significantly behind more resourced counties like Lyon County at 392 per 100K.
Uninsured challenges persist despite low rate
Though Labette's 10.9% uninsured rate is below average, 18.2% of residents report poor or fair health—suggesting coverage alone doesn't explain health struggles. The county has 50 primary care providers per 100K, adequate for rural Kansas, but limited mental health support at 117 providers per 100K.
Health coverage is your foundation
For Labette County's uninsured residents and those considering coverage options, Healthcare.gov and Kansas Blue Cross offer pathways to insurance. Regular coverage ensures preventive care access that can help address the health disparities visible in the county's outcomes.
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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.