Morton County Health Data
Morton County, Kansas
Health Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
111
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Morton County, Kansas
Morton County lags behind national health trends
At 74.0 years, Morton County's life expectancy falls short of the U.S. average of 76.4 years, marking a 2.4-year gap that signals underlying health challenges. Nearly 1 in 5 residents (18.3%) report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17.0%.
Health outcomes trail Kansas state average
Morton County ranks below Kansas's state life expectancy of 75.4 years, a 1.4-year deficit that places it among the lower-performing counties statewide. The uninsured rate of 15.2% also exceeds Kansas's state average of 11.5%, leaving more residents vulnerable.
Morton County faces steeper challenges than peers
Neighboring Norton County residents enjoy a life expectancy of 78.8 years—nearly 5 years longer than Morton County's 74.0 years. Morton County's uninsured rate of 15.2% also stands notably higher than Norton County's 10.5%, suggesting greater economic barriers to care.
Primary care access varies; mental health services robust
Morton County has 111 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—well above the national recommendation of 50—but 15.2% of residents remain uninsured, limiting their ability to access that care. Mental health providers number 39 per 100,000, providing a solid foundation for behavioral health support.
Explore coverage options today
With 1 in 7 Morton County residents uninsured, exploring health insurance options through the Kansas marketplace or employer plans can dramatically improve access to the primary care providers available in your community. Local health departments and community health centers can connect you with enrollment assistance.
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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.