Borden County Health Data
Borden County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
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
13.1%
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 Borden County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Borden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.0% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.4% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Borden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.8% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 7.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Borden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.5% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.8% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 14.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 7.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Borden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Borden 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
Borden County reports lower rates of poor health than state average
Health data brief for Borden County, Texas.
Borden County's rate of residents reporting poor or fair health stands at 13.1%, a figure lower than the national average of 17%. While Texas as a whole reports an uninsured rate of 19.8%, Borden County reports a lower rate of 13.2%, though this remains higher than the national uninsured benchmark of 10%. Currently, there are no primary care or mental health provider ratios recorded for the county in the provided datasets from the NPPES or CDC. Life expectancy data is also unavailable for this specific jurisdiction. These metrics reflect a landscape where self-reported health outcomes differ from the broader state trends despite the absence of local provider ratio data. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Borden 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 Borden 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.