Republic County Health Data
Republic County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
86
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
108
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.4%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
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 Republic County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Republic | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.6% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.6% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Republic | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.3% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.6% | 27.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Republic | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.6% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.3% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.5% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Republic | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.2% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Republic County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Republic County uninsured rate stands at 9.7 percent
Health data brief for Republic County, Kansas.
The uninsured rate in Republic County is 9.7%, which is lower than both the Kansas average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 86 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. However, the mental health provider rate is 108 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 76.5 years, which is higher than the state average of 75.4 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. About 14.4% of residents report poor or fair health, a lower percentage 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.