McPherson County Health Data
McPherson County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
72/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
110
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.0%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
36.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 69.7 per 100K
Dentists
10.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.2
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 McPherson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | McPherson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.0% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.2% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | McPherson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | McPherson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.4% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.5% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.3% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | McPherson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.9% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare McPherson 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
McPherson County Life Expectancy Higher Than State Average
Health data brief for McPherson County, Kansas.
Life expectancy in McPherson County is 77.6 years, which is longer than the Kansas state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also reports an uninsured rate of 9.6%, which is lower than both the state average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Regarding adult health status, 14.0% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. Access to medical professionals includes 70 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, matching the national median. However, mental health provider availability stands at 110 per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These statistics are drawn from federal reporting and describe the current health environment without assigning specific causes. 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.