Wilson County Health Data
Wilson County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
12
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.1%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.9 per 100K
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
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 Wilson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wilson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.9% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.0% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wilson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.4% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.0% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wilson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.7% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.7% | 61.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.9% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wilson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.1% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wilson County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Wilson County Has 12 Mental Health Providers Per 100,000 Residents
Health data brief for Wilson County, Kansas.
Wilson County has 12 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a ratio significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000 people. The county’s primary care provider ratio is 47 per 100,000, while the national median is 70 per 100,000. For health outcomes, the average life expectancy is 73.4 years, compared to a state average of 75.4 years and a national average of 77 years. Approximately 16.1% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national figure of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 10.4%, compared to the Kansas state average of 11.5% and the national rate of 10%. These figures provide a statistical overview of local health resource distribution. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.