Wichita County Health Data

Wichita County has a health score of 31/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #102 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 Wichita County is 71.5 years. The Kansas state average is 75.4 years, making Wichita County below the state average.

Wichita County's health score of 31/100 is below the Kansas average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 71.5 years vs. the state average of 75.4 years. The uninsured rate is 15.8% vs. 11.5% statewide.

Key health factors for Wichita County include: life expectancy (71.5 years), uninsured rate (15.8%), and primary care physician access (96:1 (population to primary care physicians)). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 31/100 ("Below Average"), Wichita County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Kansas. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.5 years. 15.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Wichita County's health score of 31/100 is below the Kansas average of 54/100. The uninsured rate of 15.8% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.