Sedgwick County Health Data
Sedgwick County, Kansas
Health Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
89
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
283
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Sedgwick County, Kansas
Sedgwick County slightly trails national health
At 74.8 years, Sedgwick County's life expectancy falls 1.6 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. With 15.4% reporting poor or fair health, the county sits modestly below national medians. As Kansas's largest county, Sedgwick's health profile influences statewide trends significantly.
Below-average health for Kansas
Sedgwick County's 74.8-year life expectancy slightly trails the state average of 75.4 years, placing it in the lower-middle tier statewide. The 15.4% poor/fair health rate sits just below the state median. As the most populous county, Sedgwick's outcomes shape Kansas's overall health reputation.
Mid-tier regional health outcomes
Sedgwick County's 74.8-year life expectancy ties Russell County and trails Rooks County (75.5 years) and Riley County (79.7 years). The 15.4% poor/fair health rate is the lowest among the larger counties (Saline, Sedgwick) but exceeds rural high-performers like Rooks. Sedgwick holds solid ground regionally despite its size.
Adequate providers, moderate coverage gaps
Sedgwick County has 89 primary care and 283 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—solid by state standards. At 12.3% uninsured, the county slightly exceeds the state average of 11.5%, indicating modest coverage gaps in this large urban-county setting. Overall infrastructure supports good care for those with insurance.
Don't fall through the cracks
Sedgwick County's 12.3% uninsured rate affects roughly one in eight residents, creating barriers to preventive care and chronic disease management. If you're uninsured or facing coverage changes, visit Healthcare.gov or contact the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to explore marketplace plans and Medicaid options. Coverage is available.
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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.