Rooks County Health Data
Rooks County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
104
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.5%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
82.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 103.5 per 100K
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 Rooks County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rooks | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.6% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.0% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rooks | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rooks | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.6% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.0% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.9% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rooks | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.2% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rooks 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
Mental Health Provider Access in Rooks County Trails National Median
Health data brief for Rooks County, Kansas.
Rooks County reports 21 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This disparity is the most notable data point in the county's health profile. In contrast, the county has 104 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 75.5 years, slightly above the state average of 75.4 years but below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 13.1%, which is higher than both the state average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 13.5% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is better than the national average of 17%. Visit the HHS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System for information on registered providers.
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.