Morton County Health Data
Morton County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.3%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
75.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 111.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
75.6
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 Morton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Morton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% | 38.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | 31.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.0% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Morton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.8% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Morton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.5% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.1% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.8% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Morton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Morton County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Morton County Uninsured Rate Higher Than State and National Averages
Health data brief for Morton County, Kansas.
In Morton County, 15.2% of residents are uninsured, a rate that is notably higher than the Kansas average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. This metric represents the most significant departure from state norms for the county. The mental health provider density in the county stands at 39 per 100,000 residents, which is substantially below the national median of 250 per 100,000. Conversely, the primary care ratio is 111 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in Morton County is 74.0 years, trailing both the Kansas average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 18.3% of adults report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. These figures reflect data compiled from federal health registries and surveys. 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.