Leavenworth County Health Data
Leavenworth County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
254
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.8%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 48.7 per 100K
Dentists
2.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.6
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 Leavenworth County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Leavenworth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.3% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Leavenworth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.6% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 4.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Leavenworth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.0% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.6% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Leavenworth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.4% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.3% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Leavenworth 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
Leavenworth County Reports Significantly Lower Uninsured Rate
Health data brief for Leavenworth County, Kansas.
Leavenworth County has an uninsured rate of 8.0%, which is lower than the Kansas state figure of 11.5% and the national figure of 10%. The county's life expectancy is 77.0 years, matching the national average and exceeding the Kansas state figure of 75.4 years. There are 49 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 254 mental health providers per 100,000. While the primary care ratio is lower than the national median of 70, the mental health ratio is slightly higher than the national median of 250. The county reports that 13.8% of adults are in poor or fair health, which is a lower percentage than the national mark of 17%. 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.