Osage County Health Data
Osage County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
6
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
13
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.7%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 6.3 per 100K
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 Osage County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Osage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.5% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.6% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Osage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Osage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.5% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.7% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.4% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Osage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.1% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Osage County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Ratio in Osage County Below National Median
Health data brief for Osage County, Kansas.
Osage County has 6 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This clinical access metric is the most distinct outlier for the county. The mental health provider ratio is also lower than national figures, at 13 per 100,000 compared to the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 73.7 years, which is below the Kansas average of 75.4 and the national average of 77. The uninsured rate is 10.0%, matching the national average but sitting below the state average of 11.5%. Residents reporting poor or fair health account for 15.7% of the population, lower than the national average of 17%. These figures are derived from national provider registries and health surveys. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Osage County, Kansas
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Osage County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive 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.