Ottawa County Health Data
Ottawa County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.4%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
51.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.3
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 Ottawa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ottawa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.3% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.2% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ottawa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ottawa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.1% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.2% | 61.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.4% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ottawa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.9% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ottawa County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Ottawa County Uninsured Rate Lower Than State and National Averages
Health data brief for Ottawa County, Kansas.
Ottawa County reports an uninsured rate of 7.8%, which is lower than the Kansas average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. This coverage rate is the county's most differentiated health metric. Life expectancy for the county is 75.3 years, nearly matching the state average of 75.4 but trailing the national average of 77. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 34 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70. Similarly, the mental health provider ratio is 52 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250. Approximately 15.4% of residents report poor or fair health, a lower rate than the national average of 17%. These data points reflect information from the U.S. Census Bureau and national health registries. Explore state-level data.
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.