Riley County Health Data
Riley County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
69
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
346
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.4%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 69.2 per 100K
Dentists
4.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.8
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 Riley County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Riley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.9% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 8.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.9% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Riley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Riley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.9% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.5% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.6% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Riley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Riley County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Riley County Life Expectancy Reaches Nearly Eighty Years
Health data brief for Riley County, Kansas.
Riley County's life expectancy is 79.7 years, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. This metric represents the most distinct health indicator for the county. The county records 346 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 250 per 100,000. For physical health services, the primary care provider ratio is 69 per 100,000 residents, nearly matching the national median of 70. The uninsured rate stands at 10.2%, which is lower than the state average of 11.5% and comparable to the national rate of 10%. About 17.4% of adults report poor or fair health, mirroring the national average of 17%. Explore the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for more details.
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.