Scott County Health Data
Scott County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.6%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
97
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.9%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
78.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 97.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
98.6
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 Scott County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% | 38.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.0% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.8% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.1% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.4% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.6% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.2% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.6% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Scott 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
Uninsured Rate in Scott County Reaches Over Seventeen Percent
Health data brief for Scott County, Kansas.
Scott County’s uninsured rate stands at 17.6%, which is notably higher than the Kansas state average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. This coverage rate is the most distinct metric compared to state and national norms. The life expectancy for the county is 76.8 years, which is higher than the state average of 75.4 years and slightly lower than the national average of 77 years. Healthcare provider ratios show 97 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is above the national median of 70, while mental health provider access is 81 per 100,000, well below the national median of 250. Approximately 18.9% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. 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.