Sumner County Health Data
Sumner County, Kansas
Health Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
125
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Sumner County, Kansas
Sumner faces significant health challenges
At 74.0 years, Sumner County's life expectancy lags the U.S. average of 76.4 years by 2.4 years. With an 18.0% poor or fair health rate—notably above the national average—Sumner residents report widespread daily health struggles.
Below-average life, mixed insurance coverage
Sumner's 74.0-year life expectancy ranks lowest in this dataset and trails Kansas' 75.4-year average by 1.4 years. Its 10.2% uninsured rate is slightly below the state's 11.5%, suggesting coverage gaps aren't the only driver of poor health outcomes.
Tied for worst longevity in region
Sumner's 74.0-year life expectancy ties with Stafford as the second-worst in this peer group, well behind Smith's 79.0-year leader and ahead only of Sheridan's 72.4. With just 27 primary care providers per 100K, Sumner residents struggle with access comparable to Stanton and Stafford.
Sparse primary care, stronger mental health access
Sumner's 27 primary care providers per 100,000 residents means residents must travel for routine care, likely delaying preventive treatment and chronic disease management. The 125 mental health providers per 100K offers robust behavioral health infrastructure, yet the county's low life expectancy and 18% poor or fair health rate suggest other barriers prevent utilization.
Ensure your coverage is active
With life expectancy and health satisfaction both lagging state averages, Sumner residents need consistent coverage and preventive care. Visit Healthcare.gov to verify your plan is active and explore local clinics offering preventive screening and chronic disease management.
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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.