Crosby County Health Data
Crosby County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
4/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.0%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.4%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
39.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.2 per 100K
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 Crosby County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Crosby | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.0% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.6% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.9% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.4% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Crosby | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.7% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Crosby | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.6% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 45.7% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Crosby | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Crosby County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life expectancy in Crosby County is 69.3 years
Health data brief for Crosby County, Texas.
Crosby County reports a life expectancy of 69.3 years. This is roughly five years shorter than the Texas average of 74.3 years and nearly eight years shorter than the national average of 77 years. Health provider ratios are also lower than national benchmarks, with 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 41 mental health providers per 100,000. These figures are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. The county's uninsured rate is 22.0%, which is higher than the state rate of 19.8% and the national rate of 10%. Furthermore, 27.4% of adults report being in fair or poor health, compared to 17% nationally. 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.