Cass County Health Data
Cass County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
13/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.3%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 21.0 per 100K
Dentists
7.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.0
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 Cass County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.8% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.3% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.2% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cass County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Cass County Ranks Below State and National Averages
Health data brief for Cass County, Texas.
Residents in Cass County have a life expectancy of 70.7 years, which is roughly six years shorter than the national average of 77 years and nearly four years shorter than the Texas average of 74.3 years. The county also reports 21 primary care providers per 100,000 people, a rate well below the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability follows a similar pattern with 35 providers per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Around 23.3% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national benchmark of 17%. Additionally, 17.6% of residents under age 65 do not have health insurance, which is slightly lower than the state average of 19.8% but exceeds the 10% national average. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Cass 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 Cass 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.