Sheridan County Health Data
Sheridan County, Kansas
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Sheridan County, Kansas
Sheridan faces significant life expectancy gap
At 72.4 years, Sheridan County's life expectancy is nearly 4 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years—a substantial gap indicating serious underlying health challenges. The 12.9% poor or fair health rate is slightly better than the national average, suggesting acute mortality pressures rather than widespread chronic disease reporting.
Kansas' lowest life expectancy county
Sheridan's 72.4 years ranks it dead last in Kansas, trailing the state average of 75.4 by 3 full years. Its 7.5% uninsured rate is the best in this dataset, yet the county still struggles with the state's worst longevity outcomes.
Steep disadvantage versus regional peers
Sheridan's 72.4-year life expectancy lags even struggling neighbors like Stafford (74.2 years) and Sumner (74.0 years), placing it in acute health crisis territory. The county's 81 primary care providers per 100K is above regional average, but limited mental health data suggests access may mask quality or utilization barriers.
Provider access exists, outcomes lag
Sheridan has 81 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, competitive for rural Kansas, yet mental health provider data is unavailable—a potential blind spot in addressing behavioral health crises. With only 7.5% uninsured, coverage barriers likely aren't the primary driver; other factors like provider quality, health behaviors, or socioeconomic stress may explain the severe longevity gap.
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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.