Russell County Health Data
Russell County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
15
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.9%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 44.8 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 Russell County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Russell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.8% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.7% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Russell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.1% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.3% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Russell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.9% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.5% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.6% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Russell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.1% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Russell County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Russell County Reports Low Ratio of Mental Health Providers
Health data brief for Russell County, Kansas.
Russell County has 15 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, representing a significant gap compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. This ratio is the county's most differentiated health metric. Life expectancy is 74.8 years, which is lower than the Kansas average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The county has 45 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, falling below the national median of 70. The uninsured rate is 9.1%, a figure lower than both the state average of 11.5% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 15.9% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is better than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data for further context.
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.