Saline County Health Data
Saline County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
97
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
396
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.2%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 96.5 per 100K
Dentists
3.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.3
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 Saline County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Saline | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.5% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Saline | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.5% | 27.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Saline | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.0% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.9% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.5% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Saline | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.7% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Saline County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Saline County Mental Health Provider Ratio Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Saline County, Kansas.
Saline County reports 396 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a rate substantially higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider density is the most distinctive health metric for the county. The life expectancy in Saline County is 75.5 years, which nearly matches the Kansas average of 75.4 years but is lower than the national average of 77 years. Primary care access is 97 providers per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 70. The uninsured rate is 9.9%, which is lower than the state average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. About 16.2% of adults report poor or fair health, which is slightly below the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for data collection details.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Saline County, Kansas
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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.