Stanton County Health Data
Stanton County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.9%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
20.8%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
148.7
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 Stanton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Stanton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.2% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% | 31.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 19.9% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Stanton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.1% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 6.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Stanton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.0% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.4% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 5.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.7% | 71.7% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Stanton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.7% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Stanton County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Stanton County Residents Report Higher Rates of Poor Health
Health data brief for Stanton County, Kansas.
In Stanton County, 20.8% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 14.9%, which is higher than the Kansas average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Despite these figures, life expectancy is 78.9 years, which is longer than the state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Data regarding the number of primary care providers and mental health providers per 100,000 residents is not available for this county in the current dataset. These metrics offer a view into the health indicators as recorded by federal and state agencies. 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.