Cottle County Health Data
Cottle County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
8/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
27.9%
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 Cottle County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cottle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.5% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.9% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.3% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cottle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.8% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cottle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.5% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 44.8% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 6.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cottle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cottle 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
Over 27 percent of Cottle County residents report fair or poor health
Health data brief for Cottle County, Texas.
In Cottle County, 27.9% of residents report their health as fair or poor. This is significantly higher than the national average of 17%. The county has an uninsured rate of 16.7%, which is higher than the national average of 10% but lower than the Texas state average of 19.8%. Data for life expectancy, primary care providers, and mental health providers in this county is currently unavailable. These health indicators are compared against state and national benchmarks to provide local context. The Texas state average for uninsured residents remains one of the highest in the nation at 19.8%, while the state life expectancy sits at 74.3 years. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Cottle 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.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Cottle County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.