Ness County Health Data
Ness County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.5%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
75
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
18.1%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
75.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 74.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
37.6
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 Ness County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ness | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.5% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ness | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.5% | 27.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ness | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.7% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.7% | 61.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.6% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ness | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.3% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ness County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Ness County Life Expectancy Nearly Five Years Below National Average
Health data brief for Ness County, Kansas.
Life expectancy in Ness County is 72.1 years, a figure that is 4.9 years shorter than the national average of 77 and over three years below the Kansas average of 75.4. This longevity gap is the most distinctive data point for the county. The uninsured rate is 13.5%, exceeding both the state average of 11.5% and the national 10% rate. Primary care providers are present at a rate of 75 per 100,000, which is slightly higher than the national median of 70. Roughly 18.1% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Data regarding mental health provider ratios for the county was not available for this reporting period. These figures are based on the latest available federal health data and population surveys. Explore state-level data.
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.