Lyon County Health Data
Lyon County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
392
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.5%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 59.4 per 100K
Dentists
9.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.2
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 Lyon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lyon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.9% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.5% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lyon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.3% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.7% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lyon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.4% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.7% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.1% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lyon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.6% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lyon 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
Lyon County Mental Health Provider Ratio Surpasses National Median
Health data brief for Lyon County, Kansas.
Lyon County has a mental health provider ratio of 392 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county's life expectancy is 76.9 years, which is higher than the Kansas state figure of 75.4 years but lower than the national figure of 77 years. Approximately 18.5% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national mark of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 13.4%, a figure higher than the Kansas state figure of 11.5% and the national figure of 10%. The primary care provider ratio is 59 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70. 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.