Rusk County Health Data
Rusk County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.0%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.6%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
3.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 22.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.8
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 Rusk County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rusk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.7% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.2% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rusk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.3% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.0% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rusk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.6% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.2% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rusk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rusk 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
Rusk County Reports Significant Deficit in Mental Health Providers
Health data brief for Rusk County, Texas.
Rusk County has 30 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider availability follows a similar pattern, with 23 providers per 100,000 compared to a national median of 70. The county's life expectancy is 73.6 years, falling below both the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 19.0% of the population is uninsured, nearly twice the national rate of 10% but slightly lower than the state average of 19.8%. Furthermore, 20.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, surpassing the national average of 17%. These figures are derived from the latest federal health datasets and provider registries. 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.