Russell County Health Data
Russell County, Kansas
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Russell County, Kansas
Russell County near national health norms
At 74.8 years, Russell County's life expectancy falls 1.6 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. With 15.9% reporting poor or fair health, the county sits just below national medians. While not an outlier, these figures suggest room for targeted health improvement.
Below-average health in Kansas
Russell County's 74.8-year life expectancy trails the state average of 75.4 years, placing it in the lower-middle tier of Kansas counties. The 15.9% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state median, indicating broader health challenges. However, the county avoids the extreme disparities seen in nearby Rush County.
Mid-tier performance in region
Russell County's 74.8-year life expectancy surpasses Rush County (69.0 years) but trails Rooks County (75.5 years) and Riley County (79.7 years). The 15.9% poor/fair health rate sits between Rooks's stronger performance (13.5%) and Rush's weaker outcomes (16.2%). The county occupies a middle position regionally.
Limited primary care, minimal mental health
Russell County has 45 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, below state average and regional leaders. Mental health provider supply is extremely limited at 15 per 100,000, creating care gaps for residents with depression, anxiety, or behavioral health needs. At 9.1% uninsured—below the state average—more residents have coverage, yet provider shortages limit its value.
Strengthen your health security
Russell County's 9.1% uninsured rate is among the state's lowest, but gaps remain for vulnerable residents. If you lack coverage, visit Healthcare.gov to explore marketplace plans, or contact the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to confirm Medicaid eligibility. Having insurance opens doors to preventive care and mental health support.
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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.