Norton County Health Data
Norton County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
75
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
113
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.6%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
37.1
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 Norton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Norton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.9% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.3% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Norton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Norton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.7% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.6% | 61.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.1% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Norton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 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 Norton County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Norton County Life Expectancy Higher Than Kansas and National Averages
Health data brief for Norton County, Kansas.
Life expectancy in Norton County is 78.8 years, which is notably higher than the Kansas average of 75.4 and the national average of 77 years. This metric stands out as the county's most differentiated health indicator. The county’s mental health provider ratio is 113 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 75 per 100,000, slightly exceeding the national median of 70. The uninsured rate stands at 10.5%, higher than the national average of 10% but lower than the Kansas average of 11.5%. About 16.6% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure that is just below the national average of 17%. These figures reflect local outcomes recorded by federal agencies. 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.