Wallace County Health Data
Wallace County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
133
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.2%
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 Wallace County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wallace | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | 31.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.3% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wallace | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% | 27.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wallace | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.4% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.8% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.1% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wallace | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.9% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wallace 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
Wallace County Residents Report 15.2 Percent Poor Health Rate
Health data brief for Wallace County, Kansas.
In Wallace County, 15.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. While life expectancy data and primary care provider ratios are not currently available for the county, other indicators show an uninsured rate of 8.7%. This uninsured rate is lower than the state average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, the county has 133 mental health providers per 100,000 people, compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. These statistics reflect the health environment and access to providers within the county compared to state and national levels. The data is compiled from census and provider registry information. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Wallace 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 Wallace 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.