Phillips County Health Data
Phillips County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
210
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.6%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 20.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.5
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 Phillips County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Phillips | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.9% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | 31.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.5% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Phillips | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% | 27.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Phillips | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.9% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.1% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.3% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Phillips | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.8% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Phillips County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Phillips County reports 21 primary care providers per 100,000 residents
Health data brief for Phillips County, Kansas.
In Phillips County, there are 21 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than one-third of the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider rate is 210 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate for the county is 12.3%, which is higher than the Kansas average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy is 75.8 years, slightly higher than the state average of 75.4 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 16.6% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure very similar to the national average of 17%. 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.