Andrews County Health Data
Andrews County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
19/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.4%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
5.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
32.4
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 Andrews County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Andrews | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.8% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Andrews | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.4% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.5% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Andrews | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.3% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.8% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Andrews | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Andrews County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
One Quarter of Andrews County Residents Report Poor Health Status
Health data brief for Andrews County, Texas.
In Andrews County, 25.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county also faces significant healthcare coverage gaps, with an uninsured rate of 22.9%, exceeding the Texas state average of 19.8% and more than double the national rate of 10%. Regarding provider access, the county has 16 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250, and 49 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70. Life expectancy for residents is 74.6 years, which is slightly longer than the Texas state average of 74.3 years but remains shorter than the national average of 77 years. These metrics demonstrate the differences in health status and coverage compared to state and national benchmarks. 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.