Morris County Health Data
Morris County, Kansas
Health Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
75
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Morris County, Kansas
Morris slightly trails national average
Morris County's 75.5-year life expectancy falls 0.6 years short of the U.S. average of 76.1 years, a small but measurable gap. The 16.8% poor/fair health rate sits below the national average of 17%, suggesting Morris's population carries moderate health burden for its lifespan.
Morris lags Kansas's state average
At 75.5 years, Morris County's life expectancy trails Kansas's 75.4-year state average by just 0.1 year—essentially at parity with the state. The 10.6% uninsured rate is slightly below the state average of 11.5%, indicating adequate health insurance coverage.
Morris sits in the middle tier
Morris County's 75.5-year life expectancy places it squarely between high performers like McPherson (77.6) and struggling counties like Meade (74.1). With 56 primary care providers per 100K and 75 mental health providers, Morris offers moderate provider density—better than Marion but less than Marshall or Mitchell.
Moderate coverage and provider access
Morris County's 10.6% uninsured rate sits modestly below the state average, meaning most residents maintain health coverage. With 56 primary care providers and 75 mental health specialists per 100K, Morris residents enjoy reasonable access to healthcare, though travel distances may exceed those in higher-density counties.
Get covered in Morris County
If you're among Morris's 10.6% uninsured residents, visit healthcare.gov to explore marketplace plans and subsidies. Securing coverage connects you to Morris's network of providers and supports your long-term health.
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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.