Trego County Health Data
Trego County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
75/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.3 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
147
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.0%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
36.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 71.6 per 100K
Dentists
36.0
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 Trego County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Trego | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.3% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.6% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Trego | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Trego | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.6% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.6% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.8% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Trego | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Trego 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
Trego County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Averages
Health data brief for Trego County, Kansas.
The average life expectancy in Trego County is 80.3 years, which is higher than the Kansas average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, the county’s uninsured rate is 10.8%, slightly lower than the state average of 11.5% but higher than the national average of 10%. Approximately 14.0% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, a rate lower than the national figure of 17%. Provider access includes 72 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000, and 147 mental health providers per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These data points provide context for comparing local health outcomes to broader regions. 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.