Marshall County Health Data
Marshall County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
61/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
91
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.1%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
70.0
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 Marshall County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% | 31.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.1% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.0% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% | 27.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.7% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.6% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.9% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.1% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Marshall 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
Mental Health Provider Access Trails National Median in Marshall County
Health data brief for Marshall County, Kansas.
The mental health provider ratio in Marshall County is 91 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000 people. Residents in the county have a life expectancy of 76.6 years, which is longer than the Kansas state average of 75.4 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. Data indicates that 10.3% of the population is uninsured, a rate that is lower than the state average of 11.5% and slightly higher than the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 16.1% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is just under the national average of 17%. Primary care provider availability is recorded at 60 per 100,000 residents, which is less than the national median of 70 per 100,000. These figures offer a statistical snapshot of the local health environment. Explore state-level data.
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.