These 15 Counties (and Cities) Have The Healthiest People In All Of Kansas
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In this day and age, it seems like you can’t open a newspaper or turn on a TV without hearing about something health related. In terms of being healthy, how do you stack up? How about your town? Or your county? County Health Rankings & Roadmaps has compiled an in-depth list of all the counties in Kansas and where they rank with the state average. Today we will be taking a look at 15 of the healthiest counties and a few of their health factors. **Note: There are many factors that went into determining these lists, and not all statistics are listed on this post. You can find the complete list here.**
Cities Include: Ogden, Riley, and Manhattan (pictured) // Premature Deaths: 4,492 (Kansas Average: 6,812) // Adult Smokers: 16% (Kansas Average: 18%) // Adult Obesity: 27% (Kansas Average: 30%) // Primary Healthcare Physicians: 1,573:1 (Kansas Average: 1,353:1)
Cities Include: Overland Park, Shawnee, and Olathe (pictured) // Premature Deaths: 4,250 (Kansas Average: 6,812) // Adult Smokers: 13% (Kansas Average: 18%) // Adult Obesity: 23% (Kansas Average: 30%) // Primary Healthcare Physicians: 906:1 (Kansas Average: 1,353:1)
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Cities Include: Blaine, Wamego, and Westmoreland (pictured) // Premature Deaths: 5,246 (Kansas Average: 6,812) // Adult Smokers: 19% (Kansas Average: 18%) // Adult Obesity: 32% (Kansas Average: 30%) // Primary Healthcare Physicians: 1,859:1 (Kansas Average: 1,353:1)
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Cities Include: Moscow and Hugoton (pictured) // Premature Deaths: 6,414 (Kansas Average: 6,812) // Adult Smokers: 25% (Kansas Average: 18%) // Adult Obesity: 34% (Kansas Average: 30%) // Primary Healthcare Physicians: 5,756:1 (Kansas Average: 1,353:1)
Cities Include: Jewell, Esbon, and Mankato (pictured) // Premature Deaths: 5,517 (Kansas Average: 6,812) // Adult Smokers: 10% (Kansas Average: 18%) // Adult Obesity: 32% (Kansas Average: 30%) // Primary Healthcare Physicians: N/A (Kansas Average: 1,353:1)
Cities Include: Brewster, Gem, and Colby (pictured) // Premature Deaths: 4,203 (Kansas Average: 6,812) // Adult Smokers: 15% (Kansas Average: 18%) // Adult Obesity: 31% (Kansas Average: 30%) // Primary Healthcare Physicians: 1,588:1 (Kansas Average: 1,353:1)
Cities Include: Barnes, Hanover, and Washington (pictured) // Premature Deaths: 4,840 (Kansas Average: 6,812) // Adult Smokers: 19% (Kansas Average: 18%) // Adult Obesity: 33% (Kansas Average: 30%) // Primary Healthcare Physicians: 2,879:1 (Kansas Average: 1,353:1)
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Cities Include: Lecompton, Eudora, and Lawrence (pictured) // Premature Deaths: 4,826 (Kansas Average: 6,812) // Adult Smokers: 16% (Kansas Average: 18%) // Adult Obesity: 25% (Kansas Average: 30%) // Primary Healthcare Physicians: 1,140:1 (Kansas Average: 1,353:1)
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Cities Include: Hillsboro, Durham, and Marion (pictured) // Premature Deaths: 5,795 (Kansas Average: 6,812) // Adult Smokers: 18% (Kansas Average: 18%) // Adult Obesity: 32% (Kansas Average: 30%) // Primary Healthcare Physicians: 3,087:1 (Kansas Average: 1,353:1)
Cities Include: Montezuma, Ensign, and Cimarron (pictured) // Premature Deaths: 4,543 (Kansas Average: 6,812) // Adult Smokers: 14% (Kansas Average: 18%) // Adult Obesity: 29% (Kansas Average: 30%) // Primary Healthcare Physicians: 6,030:1 (Kansas Average: 1,353:1)
Cities Include: Ellis, Victoria, and Hays (pictured) // Premature Deaths: 5,690 (Kansas Average: 6,812) // Adult Smokers: 15% (Kansas Average: 18%) // Adult Obesity: 30% (Kansas Average: 30%) // Primary Healthcare Physicians: 1,709:1 (Kansas Average: 1,353:1)
Cities Include: Marquette, Lindsborg, and McPherson (pictured) // Premature Deaths: 6,664 (Kansas Average: 6,812) // Adult Smokers: 14% (Kansas Average: 18%) // Adult Obesity: 31% (Kansas Average: 30%) // Primary Healthcare Physicians: 1,398:1 (Kansas Average: 1,353:1)
Cities Include: Sabetha, Wetmore, and Seneca (pictured) // Premature Deaths: 6,312 (Kansas Average: 6,812) // Adult Smokers: 10% (Kansas Average: 18%) // Adult Obesity: 32% (Kansas Average: 30%) // Primary Healthcare Physicians: 1,013:1 (Kansas Average: 1,353:1)
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Cities Include: Cawker City, Tipton, and Beloit (pictured) // Premature Deaths: 6,819 (Kansas Average: 6,812) // Adult Smokers: 14% (Kansas Average: 18%) // Adult Obesity: 29% (Kansas Average: 30%) // Primary Healthcare Physicians: 1,271:1 (Kansas Average: 1,353:1)
Cities Include: Fowler, Plains, and Meade (pictured) // Premature Deaths: 6,673 (Kansas Average: 6,812) // Adult Smokers: 22% (Kansas Average: 18%) // Adult Obesity: 29% (Kansas Average: 30%) // Primary Healthcare Physicians: 4,396:1 (Kansas Average: 1,353:1)
Did any of the counties on this list surprise you? Do you live in one of these locations?
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