Cooke County Health Data
Cooke County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
40/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 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
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
69
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.1%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 26.0 per 100K
Dentists
7.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.1
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 Cooke County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cooke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.2% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.6% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cooke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cooke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.3% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.5% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cooke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cooke 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
Cooke County primary care provider availability remains low
Health data brief for Cooke County, Texas.
Cooke County has 26 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents. This is substantially lower than the national median of approximately 70 providers per 100,000 people. Access to specialized care also shows a difference from national figures, with 69 mental health providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. The county’s uninsured rate is 18.4%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 19.8% but higher than the national average of 10%. Residents report a fair or poor health rate of 19.1%, while the national average is 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 76.5 years, which is longer than the state average of 74.3 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. 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.