Sheridan County Health Data
Sheridan County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
72.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.4 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
12.9%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
41.0
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 Sheridan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sheridan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.8% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.8% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sheridan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sheridan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.2% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.4% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 7.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.9% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sheridan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.7% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sheridan 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
Sheridan County Records Lower Uninsured Rate Than State Average
Health data brief for Sheridan County, Kansas.
Sheridan County reports an uninsured rate of 7.5%, which is lower than the Kansas average of 11.5% and the national figure of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 72.4 years, trailing both the state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. About 12.9% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. For primary care, there are 81 providers per 100,000 people, higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data for mental health providers is currently not available for this area. These figures provide a snapshot of health coverage and outcomes within the county’s borders as reported by federal and state agencies. Explore state-level data.
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.