Rawlins County Health Data
Rawlins County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
16.7%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
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 Rawlins County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rawlins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.4% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% | 31.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.9% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rawlins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.7% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% | 27.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rawlins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.8% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.1% | 61.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.6% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rawlins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.0% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rawlins County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Rawlins County life expectancy is longer than the Kansas state average
Health data brief for Rawlins County, Kansas.
Life expectancy in Rawlins County is 77.5 years, which is longer than the Kansas state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider rate is 39 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Regarding health coverage, the uninsured rate is 10.5%, which is lower than the Kansas average of 11.5% and slightly higher than the national average of 10%. Poor or fair health is reported by 16.7% of the population, which is very close to the national average of 17%. Data for the mental health provider ratio in Rawlins County was not available. 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.