Montgomery County Health Data
Montgomery County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
232
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.3%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 22.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.6
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 Montgomery County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% | 38.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.4% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.9% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.6% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.8% | 27.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.7% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.1% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.9% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Montgomery 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
Life Expectancy in Montgomery County Trails State Norms
Health data brief for Montgomery County, Kansas.
Montgomery County has a life expectancy of 72.2 years, which is shorter than the Kansas state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 20.3% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Access to primary care providers is recorded at 23 per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 232 per 100,000 residents, which is closer to the national median of 250 per 100,000 than other local health metrics. The uninsured rate stands at 11.3%, which is near the state average of 11.5% and higher than the national average of 10%. These data points summarize the health metrics for the county without implying specific causes. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Montgomery County, Kansas
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Montgomery County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.