Comanche County Health Data
Comanche County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.8%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
50.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.1 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.3
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 Comanche County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Comanche | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.9% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Comanche | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.5% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Comanche | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.9% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.9% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Comanche | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Comanche County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Availability in Comanche County Under National Median
Health data brief for Comanche County, Texas.
Primary care provider availability in Comanche County is 58 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 74.8 years, slightly higher than the Texas state figure of 74.3 years but lower than the national figure of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 21.9%, compared to the state average of 19.8%. Mental health provider availability is 57 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Adults reporting poor or fair health represent 22.8% of the population, a rate that exceeds the national average of 17%. Local data points such as these help define regional health priorities. 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.