Sherman County Health Data
Sherman County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
48/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.1%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 33.9 per 100K
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 Sherman County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sherman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% | 38.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.4% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sherman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.2% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sherman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.4% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.3% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.8% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sherman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.1% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sherman 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
Sherman County Primary Care Provider Rate Trails National Median
Health data brief for Sherman County, Kansas.
Primary care providers in Sherman County are available at a rate of 34 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health providers are present at a rate of 51 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. The county’s uninsured rate is 13.4%, higher than the state average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy is 77.3 years, which is longer than the state average of 75.4 years and aligns with the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 19.1% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a higher frequency than the national average of 17%. 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.