Pawnee County Health Data
Pawnee County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.1%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
32.2
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 Pawnee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pawnee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.0% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% | 31.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 20.5% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pawnee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% | 27.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pawnee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.4% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.8% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.1% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pawnee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.3% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pawnee County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pawnee County mental health provider rate reaches 620 per 100,000 residents
Health data brief for Pawnee County, Kansas.
The concentration of mental health providers in Pawnee County is 620 per 100,000 residents, a figure more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. In primary care, the county reports 96 providers per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 70. The life expectancy in the county is 75.6 years, which is nearly identical to the Kansas state average of 75.4 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. For health coverage, the uninsured rate sits at 10.0%, which is lower than the Kansas average of 11.5% and matches the national average of 10%. Additionally, 15.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. 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.