Sedgwick County Health Data
Sedgwick County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.4%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 89.0 per 100K
Dentists
5.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.4
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 Sedgwick County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sedgwick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% | 38.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.0% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sedgwick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sedgwick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.3% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.5% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.9% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sedgwick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.2% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sedgwick 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
Sedgwick County Primary Care Provider Ratio Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Sedgwick County, Kansas.
Sedgwick County has 89 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This clinical care access point is the county's most distinctive metric relative to broad averages. The county's life expectancy is 74.8 years, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. There are 283 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that exceeds the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 12.3%, higher than the state average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Roughly 15.4% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is a lower rate than the national average of 17%. Visit the HHS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System for details on provider registration.
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.