Rawlins County Health Data

Rawlins County, Kansas

Health Score

62/100

Average

Life Expectancy

77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

10.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.5 yr

State avg 75.4 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

10.5%

State avg 11.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

39

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Data Story

About Health in Rawlins County, Kansas

Rawlins edges ahead on longevity

Rawlins County residents live to 77.5 years, 2.1 years longer than the U.S. average of 75.4 years. Yet 16.7% report poor or fair health, suggesting chronic conditions persist despite longer lifespans.

Above-state-average life expectancy

Rawlins County's 77.5-year life expectancy outpaces Kansas's state average of 75.4 years by over 2 years, and its 10.5% uninsured rate falls below the state average of 11.5%. Health coverage is better than typical for rural Kansas.

Provider access remains limited

Rawlins County has 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, well below most neighbors and insufficient for rural adequacy. Mental health provider data is unavailable, though local availability is likely sparse in this remote county.

One in ten residents uninsured

At 10.5% uninsured, Rawlins County residents fare slightly better than state average on coverage. The shortage of local primary care providers means even insured residents often travel significant distances for routine checkups or preventive care.

Secure coverage for remote healthcare needs

Rawlins County residents can explore marketplace plans at healthcare.gov or apply for Kansas Medicaid to ensure coverage for travel to distant care centers. Having insurance in place makes out-of-county visits more affordable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Rawlins County, KS?
Rawlins County has a health score of 62/100, rated "Average." It ranks #31 out of 105 counties in Kansas (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Rawlins County?
Life expectancy in Rawlins County is 77.5 years. The Kansas state average is 75.4 years, making Rawlins County above the state average.
How does Rawlins County health compare to the Kansas average?
Rawlins County's health score of 62/100 is above the Kansas average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 77.5 years vs. the state average of 75.4 years. The uninsured rate is 10.5% vs. 11.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Rawlins County?
Key health factors for Rawlins County include: life expectancy (77.5 years), uninsured rate (10.5%), and primary care physician access (39:1 (population to primary care physicians)). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Rawlins County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 62/100 ("Average"), Rawlins County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Kansas. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.5 years. 10.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Rawlins County healthier than the Kansas average?
Rawlins County's health score of 62/100 exceeds the Kansas average of 54/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Rawlins County has better primary care access (39:1 ratio) than the state average (66:1).

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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.