Lyon County Health Data
Lyon County, Kansas
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Lyon County, Kansas
Lyon's longevity meets national averages
Lyon County's 76.9-year life expectancy closely matches the U.S. average of 78.9 years, though trailing by 2 years. However, 18.5% report poor or fair health—the highest in this eight-county group—suggesting underlying health challenges despite solid longevity.
Health outcomes mixed amid coverage challenges
Lyon County's 76.9-year life expectancy slightly exceeds Kansas's 75.4-year average, but the 13.4% uninsured rate significantly exceeds the state average of 11.5%. The county's high poor/fair health rate of 18.5% indicates concentrated health struggles.
Highest uninsured rate in comparison group
Lyon County's 13.4% uninsured rate is the highest among these eight counties, exceeding even Lane County's 12.6%. Despite this coverage challenge, the county boasts 392 mental health providers per 100K—the most robust mental health infrastructure in the entire group.
Coverage gaps amid strong mental health access
With 13.4% uninsured, Lyon County residents face barriers to routine care despite having 59 primary care providers per 100K. The outstanding 392 mental health providers per 100K cannot fully compensate for those lacking insurance coverage for basic medical needs.
Close Lyon's coverage gap immediately
Lyon County's 13.4% uninsured rate—highest in this group—demands urgent enrollment outreach through Healthcare.gov and local health departments. Insurance access unlocks the county's excellent mental health services while enabling preventive primary care that could reduce the county's elevated poor/fair health rate.
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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.