Washington County Health Data

Washington County has a health score of 70/100, rated "Average." It ranks #13 out of 105 counties in Kansas (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Washington County is 79.6 years. The Kansas state average is 75.4 years, making Washington County above the state average.

Washington County's health score of 70/100 is above the Kansas average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 79.6 years vs. the state average of 75.4 years. The uninsured rate is 11.9% vs. 11.5% statewide.

Key health factors for Washington County include: life expectancy (79.6 years), uninsured rate (11.9%), and primary care physician access (73:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 18:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 70/100 ("Average"), Washington County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Kansas. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.6 years. 11.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Washington County's health score of 70/100 exceeds the Kansas average of 54/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.