Rooks County Health Data
Rooks County, Kansas
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Rooks County, Kansas
Rooks County holds steady nationally
At 75.5 years, Rooks County's life expectancy falls slightly below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Only 13.5% of residents report poor or fair health, a notably low rate that suggests underlying health strengths. Despite modest life expectancy, the county shows resilient population health indicators.
Matching Kansas's health baseline
Rooks County's 75.5-year life expectancy essentially mirrors the state average of 75.4 years. The county's 13.5% poor/fair health rate outperforms the statewide median, placing it in the healthier half of Kansas counties. This positioning reflects a balanced health profile for the region.
Competitive in a rural region
Rooks County's 75.5-year life expectancy edges out Rush County (69.0 years) and Russell County (74.8 years), though it trails Riley County (79.7 years). The 13.5% poor/fair health rate is the lowest in this cluster, indicating superior self-reported health despite modest life expectancy. This gap suggests room for preventive health improvements.
Adequate primary care, limited mental health
Rooks County has 104 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, above the state average and among the region's best. However, mental health support is sparse at 21 providers per 100,000—far below the state median. Combined with a 13.1% uninsured rate, residents have decent access to routine care but may struggle finding mental health specialists.
Review your coverage options
Rooks County's 13.1% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 11.5%, affecting one in eight residents. Whether self-employed, working part-time, or between jobs, check Healthcare.gov for marketplace plans or contact the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for Medicaid eligibility. Coverage is within reach for most families.
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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.