Deaf Smith County Health Data
Deaf Smith County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
14/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
11
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
11
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
34.9%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 10.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.2
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 Deaf Smith County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Deaf Smith | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.3% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 16.0% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.9% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Deaf Smith | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.9% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 9.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Deaf Smith | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.0% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 39.4% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 11.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 5.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Deaf Smith | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Deaf Smith 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
Deaf Smith County Primary Care Provider Ratio At Eleven
Health data brief for Deaf Smith County, Texas.
Deaf Smith County has 11 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents. This is lower than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000 people. Self-reported health data indicates that 34.9% of residents consider their health to be poor or fair, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The county's life expectancy is 74.2 years, nearly matching the state average of 74.3 years but lower than the national figure of 77 years. The mental health provider ratio is also 11 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. Regarding health coverage, 22.7% of the population is uninsured, which is higher than the state rate of 19.8% and the national rate of 10%. 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.