Pawnee County Health Data

Pawnee County, Kansas

Health Score

61/100

Average

Life Expectancy

75.6 yr

Uninsured Rate

10.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.6 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

96

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

620

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Pawnee County, Kansas

Pawnee lives slightly longer than America

Pawnee County residents live to 75.6 years on average, edging out the U.S. life expectancy of 75.4 years. Just 15.1% report poor or fair health, suggesting relatively resilient well-being despite rural challenges.

Above-average health in rural Kansas

Pawnee County outperforms Kansas's state average life expectancy of 75.4 years and matches the state's uninsured rate at 10.0% versus the state average of 11.5%. This county is among Kansas's healthier rural communities.

Strong provider access sets Pawnee apart

Pawnee County boasts 96 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—far above rural averages—and 620 mental health providers per 100,000. This robust supply far exceeds neighboring Phillips County's 21 primary care providers and 210 mental health providers.

One in ten Pawnee residents uninsured

With a 10.0% uninsured rate, Pawnee County means roughly 1 in 10 residents lacks health coverage. Strong provider availability helps those with insurance access care quickly, but gaps remain for the uninsured.

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If you're among Pawnee County's uninsured, healthcare.gov and Kansas's Medicaid programs offer pathways to coverage. Contact your local health department or a navigator to explore plans that fit your budget.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Pawnee County, KS?
Pawnee County has a health score of 61/100, rated "Average." It ranks #34 out of 105 counties in Kansas (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Pawnee County?
Life expectancy in Pawnee County is 75.6 years. The Kansas state average is 75.4 years, making Pawnee County above the state average.
How does Pawnee County health compare to the Kansas average?
Pawnee County's health score of 61/100 is above the Kansas average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 75.6 years vs. the state average of 75.4 years. The uninsured rate is 10.0% vs. 11.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Pawnee County?
Key health factors for Pawnee County include: life expectancy (75.6 years), uninsured rate (10.0%), and primary care physician access (96:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 620:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Pawnee County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 61/100 ("Average"), Pawnee County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Kansas. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.6 years. 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Pawnee County healthier than the Kansas average?
Pawnee County's health score of 61/100 exceeds the Kansas average of 54/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.