Sumner County Health Data
Sumner County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.0%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 26.8 per 100K
Dentists
13.4
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 Sumner County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sumner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.8% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% | 31.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.5% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sumner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sumner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.5% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.2% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.1% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sumner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sumner County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Sumner County Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Sumner County, Kansas.
Life expectancy in Sumner County is 74.0 years, which is lower than the Kansas average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The county reports 27 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 125 per 100,000, below the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 10.2%, slightly lower than the state average of 11.5% but just above the national average of 10%. Additionally, 18.0% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure slightly higher than the national average of 17%. These statistics provide a window into the health environment of the county. 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.