Woodson County Health Data
Woodson County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.5%
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 Woodson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Woodson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% | 31.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.7% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Woodson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Woodson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.2% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.4% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.9% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Woodson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Woodson County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Woodson County Life Expectancy Reaches 73.3 Years
Health data brief for Woodson County, Kansas.
In Woodson County, the average life expectancy is 73.3 years. This is lower than the Kansas average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 17.5% of residents report poor or fair health, which is slightly higher than the national average of 17%. The county has 32 mental health providers per 100,000 people, while the national median is 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider data is not currently available for this county. Regarding insurance, 9.5% of residents are uninsured, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. These metrics highlight the differences between county health outcomes and broader state and national benchmarks. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Woodson County, Kansas
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Woodson County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.