Wabaunsee County Health Data
Wabaunsee County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.6 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
71
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.1%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
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 Wabaunsee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wabaunsee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.5% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wabaunsee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wabaunsee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.9% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.0% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.9% | 71.7% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wabaunsee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.7% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wabaunsee 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
Wabaunsee County Uninsured Rate Reaches 7.7 Percent
Health data brief for Wabaunsee County, Kansas.
In Wabaunsee County, the uninsured rate is 7.7%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 80.6 years, which is higher than the state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. About 14.1% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. Access to providers is noted at 43 primary care providers per 100,000 people, lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 71 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These numbers represent the recorded health landscape in the county based on federal and state data. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Wabaunsee County, Kansas
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Wabaunsee County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.