Callahan County Health Data
Callahan County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.8%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
7
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.7%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 14.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.3
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 Callahan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Callahan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.3% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Callahan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 5.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Callahan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.7% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.3% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 5.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Callahan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Callahan County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Callahan County Reports Low Primary Care and Mental Health Ratios
Health data brief for Callahan County, Texas.
Callahan County reports 7 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is much lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000 people. The county also has 14 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Regarding coverage, 17.8% of residents are 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 73.5 years, which is shorter than the Texas state result of 74.3 years and the national figure of 77 years. Additionally, 18.7% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national rate of 17%. Explore state-level health data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Callahan 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 Callahan 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.