Pottawatomie County Health Data
Pottawatomie County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
74
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.8%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 73.7 per 100K
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 Pottawatomie County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pottawatomie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.5% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pottawatomie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.7% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 4.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pottawatomie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.6% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.3% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 8.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.4% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pottawatomie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.5% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.4% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pottawatomie 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
Pottawatomie County life expectancy reaches 78.7 years
Health data brief for Pottawatomie County, Kansas.
The life expectancy in Pottawatomie County is 78.7 years, which is longer than the Kansas state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 7.5%, which is lower than the Kansas average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Residents reporting poor or fair health make up 12.8% of the population, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. In terms of healthcare providers, the primary care ratio is 74 per 100,000 residents, which is slightly higher than the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider rate is 38 per 100,000, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250. 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.