Linn County Health Data
Linn County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
10
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
122
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.4%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 10.3 per 100K
Dentists
10.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.6
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 Linn County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Linn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.9% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Linn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.5% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Linn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.1% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.5% | 61.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.8% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Linn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.5% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Linn County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Linn County Primary Care Access Trails National Median
Health data brief for Linn County, Kansas.
Linn County has 10 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 72.5 years, a figure lower than both the Kansas state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Mental health provider ratios are also lower than the national median of 250, with the county reporting 122 providers per 100,000. The data shows 16.4% of residents report poor or fair health, which is slightly lower than the national rate of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 10.5%, which is lower than the Kansas state rate 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
Get Care in Linn County, Kansas
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Linn County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.