Mitchell County Health Data
Mitchell County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
104
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
105
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.8%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
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 Mitchell County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mitchell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% | 38.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% | 31.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.4% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mitchell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mitchell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.9% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.6% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.7% | 71.7% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mitchell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.1% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mitchell 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
Mitchell County Primary Care Availability Outpaces National Figures
Health data brief for Mitchell County, Kansas.
There are 104 primary care providers per 100,000 residents in Mitchell County, a figure that is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 77.6 years, which is longer than the Kansas average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The data shows 16.8% of adults report poor or fair health, nearly matching the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 11.4%, which is similar to the state average of 11.5% and slightly higher than the national average of 10%. Mental health provider availability is 105 per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These findings are reported from standard federal data sources used to monitor county health status. 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.