Stafford County Health Data
Stafford County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.5%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
74.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
25.0
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 Stafford County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Stafford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.5% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% | 31.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.9% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Stafford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% | 27.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Stafford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.1% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.7% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.5% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Stafford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.3% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Stafford County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Stafford County Shows Lower Ratio of Primary Care Providers
Health data brief for Stafford County, Kansas.
Stafford County reports 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a rate lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Similarly, mental health providers are present at a rate of 51 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 13.1%, which is higher than both the Kansas average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 74.2 years, while the state average is 75.4 and the national average is 77 years. About 17.5% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a figure slightly higher 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.