Ness County Health Data
Ness County, Kansas
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Ness County, Kansas
Ness County significantly trails national health metrics
Ness County's life expectancy of 72.1 years lags the U.S. average of 76.4 years by 4.3 years—the steepest gap among this group of counties—signaling serious health headwinds. One in 5.5 residents (18.1%) report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17.0%.
Ness County ranks among Kansas's lowest performers
At 72.1 years, Ness County's life expectancy ranks well below Kansas's state average of 75.4 years, representing a 3.3-year shortfall that places it at the lower end of statewide health outcomes. The 13.5% uninsured rate also exceeds Kansas's state average of 11.5%.
Ness County faces the steepest regional challenges
Ness County's 72.1-year life expectancy trails Norton County (78.8 years) by 6.7 years, the largest gap in this region, reflecting persistent health disparities. The 13.5% uninsured rate is also the highest among nearby counties, compounding access barriers.
Limited primary care and no mental health data
Ness County provides 75 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, below the national standard of 50 and insufficient for the county's needs, while mental health provider data is unavailable. The 13.5% uninsured rate—highest in the region—leaves many residents unable to afford even available primary care.
Health coverage is your starting point
Ness County's stubborn health challenges demand immediate action: securing health insurance through Kansas marketplace plans or employer coverage should be the first step. Community health centers and local enrollment navigators can help connect uninsured residents to plans that restore access to primary care.
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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.