Cherokee County Health Data
Cherokee County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
16/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
111
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.5%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.9 per 100K
Dentists
3.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.6
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 Cherokee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cherokee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.8% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.3% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cherokee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.3% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.7% | 30.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cherokee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.7% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.1% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.1% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cherokee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cherokee 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
One in Four Cherokee County Residents Report Poor Health
Health data brief for Cherokee County, Texas.
Approximately 24.5% of Cherokee County residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure that is higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 73.1 years, which is shorter than the Texas state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The ratio of primary care providers is 51 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 111 per 100,000, which is also below the national median of 250. The uninsured rate for residents under age 65 is 19.6%, nearly identical to the Texas state average of 19.8% but nearly double the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Cherokee 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.
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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.