Shawnee County Health Data
Shawnee County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
389
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.4%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 72.9 per 100K
Dentists
2.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.9
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 Shawnee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Shawnee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% | 38.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.0% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Shawnee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Shawnee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.8% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.3% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 6.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Shawnee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.6% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Shawnee County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Shawnee County Mental Health Provider Rate Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Shawnee County, Kansas.
Mental health provider availability in Shawnee County stands at 389 per 100,000 residents, a figure notably higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In addition to this specialist availability, primary care providers are present at a rate of 73 per 100,000 people, which is slightly more than the national median of 70. Regarding coverage, 10.1% of the population is uninsured, compared to the Kansas state average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 75.0 years, while the state average is 75.4 and the national average is approximately 77 years. Additionally, 15.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is less frequent than the national average of 17%. The data reflects various health markers across the capital region. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.