Wyandotte County Health Data
Wyandotte County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.1%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
192
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.4%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 55.7 per 100K
Dentists
2.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.4
per 100K residents
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 Wyandotte County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wyandotte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.7% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.9% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 17.8% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wyandotte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.7% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.6% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 7.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wyandotte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.4% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 7.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.3% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wyandotte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.4% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wyandotte 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
Wyandotte County Uninsured Rate Higher than State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Wyandotte County, Kansas.
The uninsured rate in Wyandotte County is 15.1%, compared to 11.5% for the state of Kansas and 10% for the nation. This metric is the county's most distinct health data point when compared to state and national averages. Additionally, 23.4% of residents in the county report being in poor or fair health, whereas the national average is 17%. Life expectancy for Wyandotte County residents is 73.7 years, which is shorter than the state average of 75.4 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 56 primary care providers for every 100,000 people, while the national median is 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is 192 per 100,000 residents, whereas the national median is 250 per 100,000. 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.