Cochran County Health Data
Cochran County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
5/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
23.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
23.5%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
34.2%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
39.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.7 per 100K
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 Cochran County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cochran | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.8% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 17.1% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.3% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.3% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cochran | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.4% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 41.0% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 10.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cochran | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.1% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 39.0% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 12.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cochran | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cochran 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
Cochran County Reports Higher Rates of Poor or Fair Health
Health data brief for Cochran County, Texas.
In Cochran County, 34.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is double the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 71.4 years, which is shorter than the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. About 23.5% of residents under age 65 are uninsured, which is higher than both the state average of 19.8% and the national average of 10%. The primary care provider ratio stands at 40 per 100,000 residents, trailing the national median of 70. Data regarding mental health provider ratios is not available for this county. These metrics highlight specific differences in local health indicators compared to state and national benchmarks. 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.