Bailey County Health Data
Bailey County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
26.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
26.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.7%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
28.4
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 Bailey County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bailey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.3% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.6% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bailey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.0% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bailey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.0% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.8% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.1% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bailey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bailey County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
High Uninsured Rate in Bailey County Exceeds State Average
Health data brief for Bailey County, Texas.
Bailey County reports an uninsured rate of 26.6%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 19.8% and significantly higher than the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county sits at 74.5 years, compared to the state average of 74.3 and the national average of 77. The county has 29 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 45 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are below national medians of 70 and 250 respectively. Additionally, 22.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, surpassing the national average of 17%. The county's life expectancy matches the state average within 0.2 years. Explore state-level data.
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.