Morris County Health Data
Morris County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
16.8%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
74.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 56.0 per 100K
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 Morris County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Morris | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | 31.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.8% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Morris | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% | 27.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Morris | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.2% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.8% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.7% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Morris | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.8% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Morris County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Ratios Lower in Morris County
Health data brief for Morris County, Kansas.
The mental health provider ratio in Morris County is 75 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy for residents is 75.5 years, which is similar to the Kansas state average of 75.4 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 10.6% of the population is uninsured, slightly higher than the national average of 10% but lower than the state average of 11.5%. Data indicates that 16.8% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is comparable to the national average of 17%. Primary care provider availability is 56 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. These figures provide a statistical look at health services and outcomes without suggesting specific causes. 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.