Smith County Health Data
Smith County, Kansas
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Smith County, Kansas
Smith County is Kansas' longevity leader
Smith County residents live to 79.0 years on average, nearly 2.6 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years, making it a rare bright spot in rural Kansas health. The 14.7% poor or fair health rate is slightly above national average, suggesting strong population health underpins the exceptional longevity.
State's best life expectancy and coverage
At 79.0 years, Smith County's life expectancy leads Kansas by 3.6 years compared to the state's 75.4-year average. Its 8.5% uninsured rate is well below Kansas' 11.5%, indicating strong coverage and likely contributing to the county's exceptional health outcomes.
Clear winner in regional health rankings
Smith's 79.0-year life expectancy significantly outpaces all regional peers—nearly 5 years ahead of Sheridan (72.4) and Stafford (74.2). With 140 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Smith boasts the region's strongest primary care infrastructure, directly supporting its longevity advantage.
Strong providers, strong coverage equals results
Smith's 140 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—roughly double the regional average—enables robust preventive and chronic disease care. Combined with only 8.5% uninsured, Smith residents have both access and coverage, creating the conditions for exceptional population health.
Keep your coverage active and strong
Smith County's health success depends on maintaining coverage. Even if you're insured, verify your plan annually at Healthcare.gov to ensure continuous protection and access to Smith's excellent primary care network.
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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.