Childress County Health Data
Childress County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
19/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.4%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
149
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
103
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.4%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
59.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 148.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
44.3
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 Childress County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Childress | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.2% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Childress | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.8% | 30.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Childress | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.3% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.1% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Childress | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Childress 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
Childress County Primary Care Provider Ratio Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Childress County, Texas.
Childress County reports 149 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 103 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 73.6 years, which is slightly lower than the Texas state average of 74.3 years and lower than the national average of 77 years. About 24.4% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Among residents under age 65, 18.4% are uninsured, a figure that is lower than the state average of 19.8% but remains higher than the 10% national average. Explore state-level data.
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.