Miami County Health Data
Miami County, Kansas
Health Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
167
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Miami County, Kansas
Miami leads the nation in longevity
Miami County's 77.1-year life expectancy beats the U.S. average of 76.1 years by a full year, representing one of America's healthiest county profiles. Just 12.0% report poor or fair health—well below the national 17%—reflecting Miami's strong population health outcomes.
Miami excels statewide on health
Miami County's 77.1-year life expectancy surpasses Kansas's 75.4-year state average by 1.7 years, placing it among the state's top-tier counties. The 7.6% uninsured rate is the second-lowest in Kansas, indicating robust health insurance coverage among Miami residents.
Miami rivals McPherson's strong health
Miami County's 77.1-year life expectancy matches McPherson County's performance, while Miami's 12.0% poor/fair health rate is the lowest of all eight counties. Miami's 58 primary care providers per 100K is strong, though McPherson's 70 and Mitchell's 104 slightly exceed it; Miami's 167 mental health providers per 100K lead the entire cohort.
Best coverage, excellent mental health care
Miami County's 7.6% uninsured rate is the lowest in this eight-county group, ensuring nearly universal healthcare access. With 58 primary care providers and an exceptional 167 mental health providers per 100K, Miami residents enjoy abundant options for both physical and behavioral health.
Miami's coverage is nearly universal
If you're among Miami's small 7.6% uninsured population, visit healthcare.gov to find affordable coverage. Miami's exceptional mental health provider network means insurance connects you quickly to behavioral health services when needed.
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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.