Wilson County Health Data
Wilson County, Kansas
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Wilson County, Kansas
Wilson County well below U.S. health average
Wilson County's life expectancy of 73.4 years trails the U.S. average of 76.1 years by 2.7 years, signaling significant population health challenges. The county's 16.1% poor/fair health rate exceeds the national average of 15.3%, reflecting a community burdened by chronic disease.
Second-worst outcomes in Kansas
Wilson County's life expectancy of 73.4 years ranks among Kansas's lowest, falling 2 years below the state average of 75.4 years. The 16.1% poor/fair health rate places the county among the state's struggling communities, requiring urgent intervention.
Significant health disadvantage
Wilson County's 73.4-year life expectancy lags the region's leaders by 7 years, placing it second-lowest in this eight-county group. The 16.1% poor/fair health rate is among the region's highest, indicating residents face persistent health burdens.
Low uninsured rate masks deeper issues
Wilson County's uninsured rate of 10.4% is better than the state average of 11.5%, yet this coverage advantage hasn't translated to better health outcomes. With only 47 primary care providers and just 12 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, the county faces severe provider shortages that limit residents' ability to access needed care.
Insurance is step one—access is critical
Though Wilson County's uninsured rate of 10.4% is better than average, coverage means little without nearby providers. If uninsured, get covered at healthcare.gov, and all residents should advocate for expanded mental health and primary care capacity in the community.
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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.