Miami County Health Data
Miami County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
12.0%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
2.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.8 per 100K
Dentists
8.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.7
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 Miami County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Miami | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.7% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.0% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Miami | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.9% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 4.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Miami | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.7% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.3% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 7.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.9% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Miami | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.3% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Miami 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
Reported Poor Health Rates Lower in Miami County
Health data brief for Miami County, Kansas.
Miami County reports that 12.0% of adults are in poor or fair health, which is a lower rate than the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 77.1 years, which is longer than the Kansas state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 7.6%, which is lower than the state average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. In terms of healthcare access, there are 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is 167 per 100,000 residents, which is less than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These metrics offer a statistical perspective on the health resources and outcomes for the local population. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Miami County, Kansas
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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.