Collingsworth County Health Data
Collingsworth County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
9/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
26.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
26.0%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
78
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.1%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
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 Collingsworth County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Collingsworth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.5% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.2% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Collingsworth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.5% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.8% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Collingsworth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.3% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.2% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Collingsworth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Collingsworth 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
Uninsured Rate in Collingsworth County Reaches 26.0 Percent
Health data brief for Collingsworth County, Texas.
The uninsured rate in Collingsworth County is 26.0%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 19.8% and significantly higher than the national rate of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 71.2 years, compared to the state figure of 74.3 years and the national figure of 77 years. Primary care provider availability is 38 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is 78 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. Additionally, 25.1% of adults report poor or fair health, higher than the national average of 17%. These metrics highlight differences in health coverage and access across the state. 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.