Wichita County Health Data
Wichita County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.8%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
96
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
17.1%
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 Wichita County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wichita | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.2% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.2% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wichita | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.5% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.0% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wichita | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.9% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.2% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.5% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wichita | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.1% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wichita County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Wichita County Average Life Expectancy Measured at 71.5 Years
Health data brief for Wichita County, Kansas.
The average life expectancy in Wichita County is 71.5 years, a figure that is shorter than the national average of 77 years and the Kansas state average of 75.4 years. The county reports an uninsured rate of 15.8%, which is higher than the state average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Health surveys indicate that 17.1% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, aligning closely with the national average of 17%. For medical services, there are 96 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data for mental health provider ratios in the county is not currently available. These statistics are part of the ongoing assessment of county-level health data. 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.