Wichita County Health Data
Wichita County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
221
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.6%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
40.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 83.0 per 100K
Dentists
6.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.5
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 Wichita County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wichita | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.2% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.1% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wichita | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.3% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wichita | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.4% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.1% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.1% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wichita | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wichita County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider ratio in Wichita County exceeds national median
Health data brief for Wichita County, Texas.
Wichita County reports 83 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that exceeds the national median of 70 per 100,000. Despite this access point, life expectancy in the county is 73.0 years, which is lower than the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 16.8%, which is lower than the state average of 19.8% but still above the national average of 10%. Mental health provider availability is 221 per 100,000 residents, which is closer to the national median of 250 than many neighboring counties. Additionally, 20.6% of residents report their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. 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.