Rush County Health Data
Rush County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.0 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
16.2%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
67.6
per 100K residents
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 Rush County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rush | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 38.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% | 31.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.8% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rush | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.9% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rush | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.7% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.2% | 61.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.9% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 6.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rush | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.1% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rush 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
Life Expectancy in Rush County Measured at Sixty-Nine Years
Health data brief for Rush County, Kansas.
The life expectancy in Rush County is 69.0 years, which is more than six years shorter than the state average of 75.4 years and eight years shorter than the national average of 77 years. This longevity metric is the most distinct statistical outlier for the county. Access to care includes 34 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half of the national median of 70. No mental health providers are recorded for the county, compared to a national median of 250 per 100,000. The uninsured rate is 11.5%, matching the state average but exceeding the national average of 10%. About 16.2% of adults report poor or fair health, slightly lower than the national average of 17%. 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.