Pratt County Health Data
Pratt County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
87
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
110
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.1%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 87.1 per 100K
Dentists
11.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.0
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 Pratt County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pratt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.6% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.0% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pratt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% | 27.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pratt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.1% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.3% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pratt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.8% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pratt County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pratt County primary care rate exceeds the national median
Health data brief for Pratt County, Kansas.
Pratt County has 87 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Conversely, the mental health provider rate is 110 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. The county's life expectancy is 75.7 years, which is slightly higher than the state average of 75.4 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 11.1%, which is lower than the Kansas average of 11.5% but higher than the national average of 10%. Residents reporting poor or fair health make up 16.1% of the population, slightly lower than 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.