Osborne County Health Data
Osborne County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
88
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.3%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
28.8
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 Osborne County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Osborne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% | 38.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% | 31.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.3% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Osborne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% | 27.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Osborne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.7% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.4% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Osborne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.7% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Osborne County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Osborne County Primary Care Access Remains Below National Median
Health data brief for Osborne County, Kansas.
Osborne County has 29 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half of the national median of 70 per 100,000. This disparity in provider density is the county's most distinctive data point. The mental health provider ratio is 88 per 100,000, also below the national median of 250. In terms of health outcomes, life expectancy is 75.7 years, slightly higher than the Kansas average of 75.4 but lower than the national average of 77. The uninsured rate is 10.3%, which is higher than the national average of 10% and lower than the state average of 11.5%. About 15.3% of the population reports poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. These metrics are compiled from federal datasets tracking clinical workforce and population health. 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.