Coryell County Health Data

Coryell County, Texas

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

32/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

75.3 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.3 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.7%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

18

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

74

per 100K population

National avg 350

Poor / Fair Health

22.2%

State avg 23.6%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Physicians

4.8

per 100K residentsCDC: 17.8 per 100K

Dentists

9.5

per 100K residents

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

9.5

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 Coryell County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureCoryellState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity38.0%37.7%37.6%near state average
Diabetes11.5%12.6%11.2%1.1 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure32.9%33.6%33.5%0.7 pts better than state
Depression23.5%22.9%24.1%0.6 pts worse than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureCoryellState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking14.6%15.1%16.3%near state average
Binge Drinking17.7%18.0%17.8%near state average
Physical Inactivity27.8%30.2%27.0%2.4 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureCoryellState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup74.2%72.2%74.9%2.0 pts better than state
Dental Visit (past year)52.0%51.0%57.3%1.0 pts better than state
Mammography (women 50–74)73.0%70.6%73.3%2.4 pts better than state

Daily-life impact

MeasureCoryellState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress18.9%18.5%18.6%near state average
Short Sleep Duration41.9%39.4%37.3%2.5 pts worse than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Coryell County nationally on short sleep duration.

Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.

Data Story

Coryell County reports 18 primary care providers per 100,000 people

Health data brief for Coryell County, Texas.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Primary care access

The primary care provider ratio in Coryell County is 18 per 100,000 residents. This number is nearly four times lower than the national median of 70. Mental health care providers are also less common here at 74 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Despite these provider ratios, the county's uninsured rate of 14.7% is lower than the Texas state average of 19.8%, though it exceeds the national rate of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 75.3 years, which is higher than the 74.3-year state average but lower than the 77-year national average. About 22.2% of adults in the county report being in fair or poor health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.

Get Care in Coryell County, Texas

Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.

Coryell Memorial Hospital

ER
Not rated by CMS
(254) 865-8251
1507 W Main Street, Gatesville, TX 76528
Critical Access HospitalsGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Coryell County, TX?
Coryell County has a health score of 32/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #73 out of 254 counties in Texas (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Coryell County?
Life expectancy in Coryell County is 75.3 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Coryell County above the state average.
How does Coryell County health compare to the Texas average?
Coryell County's health score of 32/100 is above the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 75.3 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 14.7% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Coryell County?
Key health factors for Coryell County include: life expectancy (75.3 years), uninsured rate (14.7%), and primary care physician access (18:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 74:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Coryell County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 32/100 ("Below Average"), Coryell County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.3 years. 14.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Coryell County healthier than the Texas average?
Coryell County's health score of 32/100 exceeds the Texas average of 25/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Coryell County has better primary care access (18:1 ratio) than the state average (45:1).

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.