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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Morris County, KS?
Morris County has a health score of 54/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #52 out of 105 counties in Kansas (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Morris County?
Life expectancy in Morris County is 75.5 years. The Kansas state average is 75.4 years, making Morris County above the state average.
How does Morris County health compare to the Kansas average?
Morris County's health score of 54/100 is above the Kansas average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 75.5 years vs. the state average of 75.4 years. The uninsured rate is 10.6% vs. 11.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Morris County?
Key health factors for Morris County include: life expectancy (75.5 years), uninsured rate (10.6%), and primary care physician access (56:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 75:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Morris County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 54/100 ("Below Average"), Morris County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Kansas. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.5 years. 10.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Morris County healthier than the Kansas average?
Morris County's health score of 54/100 exceeds the Kansas average of 54/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Morris County has better primary care access (56:1 ratio) than the state average (66:1).

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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.