Carson County Health Data
Carson County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.2%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
51.7
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 Carson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Carson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.8% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.5% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Carson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.2% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 7.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Carson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.4% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.7% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 9.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Carson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Carson 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
Carson County Mental Health Provider Access Trails National Median
Health data brief for Carson County, Texas.
Carson County records 51 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This disparity in specialist availability is paired with a life expectancy of 72.1 years, which is shorter than the Texas state average of 74.3 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. Regarding insurance coverage, 15.2% of residents under age 65 are uninsured, which is lower than the Texas state average of 19.8% but higher than the 10% national rate. About 16.2% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, aligning closely with the national average of 17%. There is currently no data available for primary care provider ratios in the county. These figures represent the documented health landscape for the local population. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Carson 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 Carson 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.