Briscoe County Health Data
Briscoe County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
3/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
21.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
21.5%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
71
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
30.1%
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 Briscoe County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Briscoe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.8% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.3% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.6% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Briscoe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.3% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.9% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Briscoe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.8% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 42.0% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 9.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Briscoe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Briscoe 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
Briscoe County reports high rates of residents in poor health
Health data brief for Briscoe County, Texas.
Briscoe County reports that 30.1% of residents are in poor or fair health, a rate nearly double the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 21.5%, which is higher than the Texas average of 19.8% and more than double the national 10% rate. Primary care availability is 71 providers per 100,000 residents, which is consistent with the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data for life expectancy and mental health provider ratios were not available for this county in the referenced datasets. These statistics indicate that a significant portion of the population reports health challenges in the context of statewide insurance and provider trends. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Briscoe 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 Briscoe 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.