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.
Check your coverage options today
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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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.