Seward County Health Data
Seward County, Kansas
Health Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.2%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
109
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Seward County, Kansas
Seward County's paradox: long life, poor health
At 77.2 years, Seward County's life expectancy exceeds the U.S. average of 76.4 years, yet 23.3% report poor or fair health—the region's worst rate. This striking gap suggests residents live longer but experience significant daily health burdens. A 18.2% uninsured rate—among the nation's highest—likely explains this contradiction.
Longest life, worst health reports
Seward County's 77.2-year life expectancy ranks among Kansas's best, exceeding the state average of 75.4 years by 1.8 years. Yet 23.3% poor/fair health far exceeds the state median, and the 18.2% uninsured rate is the second-worst in Kansas. This paradox signals a county where length of life masks daily health struggles.
Worst self-reported health in region
Seward County's 23.3% poor/fair health rate dramatically exceeds all regional peers, notably Scott County (18.9%), Saline County (16.2%), and Rooks County (13.5%). Despite a respectable 77.2-year life expectancy, residents report the worst day-to-day health of any nearby county. This pattern reflects concentrated socioeconomic stress and coverage barriers.
Few providers, severe coverage crisis
Seward County has just 32 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—among the state's lowest—and 109 mental health providers. At 18.2% uninsured, nearly one in five residents lack coverage, making provider scarcity even more consequential. This combination of sparse supply and widespread uninsurance creates acute access barriers.
Coverage is urgent in Seward
Seward County's 18.2% uninsured rate is a health crisis, second-worst in Kansas and affecting nearly one in five residents. If you're uninsured, visit Healthcare.gov or contact the Kansas Department of Health and Environment today—subsidies and Medicaid eligibility can cover most families. Your health and financial security depend on it.
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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.