Neosho County Health Data
Neosho County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
48/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
110
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.5%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.7
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 Neosho County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Neosho | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.9% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.0% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Neosho | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.4% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% | 27.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Neosho | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.3% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.9% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.7% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Neosho | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Neosho County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Neosho County Life Expectancy Trailing State and National Averages
Health data brief for Neosho County, Kansas.
Neosho County residents have a life expectancy of 73.9 years, which is shorter than the Kansas average of 75.4 and the national average of 77 years. This life expectancy figure is the most distinct metric compared to broader benchmarks. The uninsured rate for the county sits at 9.8%, which is lower than the state average of 11.5% and nearly matches the national average of 10%. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 63 per 100,000 residents, slightly below the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 110 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Approximately 17.5% of the population reports poor or fair health, a rate slightly higher than the national average of 17%. These metrics provide a snapshot of clinical access and outcomes based on federal data. 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.