Bell County Health Data
Bell County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.4%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
279
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.3%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 72.2 per 100K
Dentists
5.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.3
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 Bell County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.5% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.4% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.6% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.8% | 30.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.1% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.0% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bell County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Bell County Mental Health Provider Ratio Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Bell County, Texas.
Bell County has 279 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, surpassing the national median of 250. The primary care provider ratio for the county is 72 per 100,000, which is just above the national median of 70. The life expectancy in Bell County is 75.5 years, which is higher than the Texas state average of 74.3 but lower than the national average of 77. The county's uninsured rate of 16.4% is lower than the state average of 19.8% but higher than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 20.3% of residents report their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Bell 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.
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ERSeton Medical Center Harker Heights
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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.