Wyandotte County Health Data
Wyandotte County, Kansas
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Wyandotte County, Kansas
Wyandotte's life expectancy lags nation
At 73.7 years, Wyandotte County residents live nearly 6 years less than the U.S. average of 79.3 years, and nearly 1.7 years below Kansas's state average of 75.4 years. About 23.4% of the county reports being in poor or fair health, significantly higher than national trends. These gaps suggest ongoing health challenges that deserve attention and resources.
County ranks below Kansas average
Wyandotte County's life expectancy places it in the bottom tier of Kansas counties, with residents facing measurably worse health outcomes than the state norm. The 23.4% poor/fair health rate reflects a county population navigating substantial health barriers. Understanding these disparities is the first step toward targeted health improvement efforts.
Wyandotte faces steeper health challenges
While specific neighbor county comparisons are limited in available data, Wyandotte's life expectancy of 73.7 years and poor/fair health rate of 23.4% indicate health challenges that merit investigation against regional peers. The county's mental health provider density of 192 per 100,000 residents shows some capacity, though primary care at 56 per 100,000 falls below many benchmarks. Both metrics suggest potential gaps in the healthcare safety net.
Uninsured rate compounds access barriers
Wyandotte's 15.1% uninsured rate exceeds Kansas's state average of 11.5%, meaning thousands of residents face healthcare costs without coverage. With only 56 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, access to routine preventive care is constrained, forcing many to rely on urgent care or emergency services. This combination—fewer providers and less insurance—creates a harder path to stable health.
Check your coverage options now
If you're one of the 15.1% of Wyandotte residents without health insurance, exploring your options through the Healthcare.gov marketplace or Kansas Medicaid can connect you to affordable plans. Even partial coverage protects you from catastrophic costs and opens doors to preventive care that keeps health on track. Local health departments and community health centers can also guide you through enrollment.
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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.