Texas County Health Data
Texas County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.7%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.0
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 Texas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Texas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.2% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.9% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.8% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Texas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.3% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.5% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Texas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.9% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.1% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.8% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Texas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.9% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Texas 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
Texas County mental health provider density trails national norms
Health data brief for Texas County, Missouri.
Texas County has 39 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 250. The primary care provider ratio is also lower than national norms, with 40 providers per 100,000 people compared to the national median of 70. The life expectancy in the county is 72.6 years, which is shorter than both the Missouri average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 14.0% of residents under 65 are uninsured, exceeding the state average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 21.7% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher 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.