Thomas County Health Data
Thomas County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
178
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.0%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.8 per 100K
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 Thomas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Thomas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.5% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.6% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Thomas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.9% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Thomas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.9% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.1% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.8% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Thomas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Thomas County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Thomas County Reports 51 Primary Care Providers Per 100,000 People
Health data brief for Thomas County, Kansas.
Thomas County has 51 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county's mental health provider ratio is 178 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250 per 100,000. Average life expectancy in the county is 77.7 years, which is higher than both the Kansas average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. About 14.0% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is a lower rate than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Thomas County is 12.6%, higher than the state average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. These statistics are derived from federal health data and provider registries. 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.