Armstrong County Health Data
Armstrong County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
17.6%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
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 Armstrong County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Armstrong | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.3% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.8% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Armstrong | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.3% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 7.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Armstrong | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.6% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.6% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 7.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Armstrong | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Armstrong County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Armstrong County Life Expectancy Measures Seven Years Below National Norms
Health data brief for Armstrong County, Texas.
In Armstrong County, life expectancy is 69.7 years, which is approximately seven years shorter than the national average of 77 years and significantly lower than the Texas state average of 74.3 years. This represents the most distinctive health metric for the county. There are no primary care or mental health providers recorded for the county in the current dataset. Regarding coverage, 11.6% of the population is uninsured, which is considerably lower than the Texas statewide rate of 19.8% and closer to the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 17.6% of the county's residents report being in poor or fair health, which aligns closely with the national average of 17%. These statistics reflect the current health status and available medical infrastructure in the county based on federal data. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Armstrong County, Texas
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Armstrong County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.