Rice County Health Data
Rice County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
76
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.1%
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 Rice County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rice | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.6% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% | 31.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.2% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rice | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% | 27.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rice | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.0% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.6% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.0% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rice | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.7% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rice County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Rice County reports 76 mental health providers per 100,000 residents
Health data brief for Rice County, Kansas.
Rice County has a mental health provider rate of 76 per 100,000 residents, which is much lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider rate is 53 per 100,000, which is also lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 75.3 years, which is slightly lower than the state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 10.7%, which is lower than the state average of 11.5% but higher than the national average of 10%. Residents reporting poor or fair health make up 15.1% of the population, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.