Smith County Health Data
Smith County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
77/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
140
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
14.7%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
55.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 139.8 per 100K
Dentists
27.9
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 Smith County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Smith | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Smith | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Smith | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.4% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.4% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.2% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Smith | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Smith 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
Smith County Primary Care Provider Rate Doubles National Median
Health data brief for Smith County, Kansas.
Smith County features 140 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a rate that is double the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy for residents is 79.0 years, exceeding both the Kansas average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 8.5%, which is lower than the state average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 14.7% of residents report poor or fair health, which is less than the national average of 17%. Mental health provider data for the county is not available in current records. These statistics highlight the health landscape of the county compared to broader trends. 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.