Calhoun County Health Data
Calhoun County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.2%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.7 per 100K
Dentists
5.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.0
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 Calhoun County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.9% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.3% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.0% | 30.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.7% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.1% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 5.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Calhoun 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
Mental Health Provider Ratio in Calhoun County Trails National Standards
Health data brief for Calhoun County, Texas.
Calhoun County has 25 mental health providers per 100,000 people. This is one-tenth of the national median of 250 per 100,000 residents. The county also has 51 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Coverage data shows that 16.8% of the population is uninsured. This rate is lower than the Texas state rate of 19.8% but higher than the national rate of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 75.5 years, which is higher than the state result of 74.3 years but lower than the national figure of 77 years. Additionally, 20.2% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national rate of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.