Coleman County Health Data
Coleman County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
16/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
13
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.0%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 51.7 per 100K
Dentists
12.9
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 Coleman County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Coleman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.2% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Coleman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.5% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Coleman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.4% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.8% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Coleman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Coleman 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
Coleman County Mental Health Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Coleman County, Texas.
Mental health provider availability in Coleman County stands at 13 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county reports a life expectancy of 70.5 years, which is lower than the Texas state figure of 74.3 years and the national figure of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 21.6%, which is higher than the state average of 19.8%. Primary care provider availability is 52 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Additionally, 21.0% of adults report being in poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. These statistics provide a snapshot of health resource distribution in the region. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.