Norton County Health Data
Norton County, Kansas
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Norton County, Kansas
Norton County exceeds national life expectancy
Norton County residents enjoy a life expectancy of 78.8 years, surpassing the U.S. average of 76.4 years by 2.4 years and placing the county among America's healthier communities. Only 16.6% report poor or fair health, better than the national average of 17.0%.
Norton County ranks among Kansas's top performers
With a life expectancy of 78.8 years, Norton County significantly exceeds Kansas's state average of 75.4 years, marking it as one of the healthiest counties in the state. The uninsured rate of 10.5% also performs better than the Kansas state average of 11.5%.
Norton County leads region in life expectancy
Norton County's 78.8-year life expectancy ranks second only to Nemaha County (79.0 years) and stands 4.7 years above Ness County (72.1 years), underscoring Norton's consistent health advantage. The 10.5% uninsured rate is also competitive with nearby high-performing counties.
Balanced access to primary and mental health care
Norton County maintains 75 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 113 mental health providers per 100,000—both above national standards—creating a comprehensive healthcare infrastructure. With 10.5% uninsured, most residents can access these services and benefit from preventive care.
Maintain coverage and community health success
Norton County's strong health outcomes reflect consistent health insurance enrollment and access to quality providers—continue leveraging Kansas marketplace options and employer plans to sustain this advantage. Community health centers stand ready to assist those seeking coverage.
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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.