Scott County Health Data
Scott County, Kansas
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Scott County, Kansas
Scott County's health hinges on coverage
At 76.8 years, Scott County's life expectancy exceeds the U.S. average of 76.4 years, yet 18.9% report poor or fair health—above national norms. This contradiction suggests residents live longer on average but face higher health burdens while living. A 17.6% uninsured rate—among Kansas's highest—likely drives this pattern.
High health challenges despite longer life
Scott County's 76.8-year life expectancy tops the state average of 75.4 years, but 18.9% poor/fair health exceeds the state median significantly. The 17.6% uninsured rate is among Kansas's worst, suggesting coverage gaps drive day-to-day health struggles. This paradox reflects insurance-related access barriers despite longer lifespans.
Worst coverage in the region
Scott County's 17.6% uninsured rate nearly doubles Russell County's 9.1% and far exceeds Saline's 9.9%, marking it an outlier for lack of coverage. At 18.9% poor/fair health, Scott ranks second-worst in the region behind Seward County (23.3%). Despite adequate provider availability, insurance gaps undermine daily health.
Good providers, poor coverage access
Scott County offers 97 primary care providers and 81 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, competitive by state standards. Yet the 17.6% uninsured rate—triple the state average—means nearly one in five residents cannot access these providers. This coverage crisis creates a two-tiered health system despite adequate provider supply.
Insurance gap threatens your health
Scott County's 17.6% uninsured rate is a health emergency—the highest in this region and far above the state average. If you're uninsured, visit Healthcare.gov immediately or contact the Kansas Department of Health and Environment; subsidies and Medicaid expansion may cover your family. Coverage transforms access from theoretical to real.
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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.