Bowie County Health Data
Bowie County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
137
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.6%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 72.4 per 100K
Dentists
1.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.1
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 Bowie County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bowie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.2% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bowie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.3% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.2% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bowie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.2% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.9% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bowie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bowie County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Bowie County life expectancy falls below state and national averages
Health data brief for Bowie County, Texas.
Bowie County records a life expectancy of 72.3 years, which is two years shorter than the Texas average of 74.3 and nearly five years shorter than the national average of 77 years. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 21.6%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Regarding health coverage, the uninsured rate is 16.3%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 19.8% but higher than the national rate of 10%. Provider ratios show 72 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, roughly equal to the national median. However, the mental health provider ratio of 137 per 100,000 is lower than the national median of 250 providers per 100,000 residents. 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.