Delta County Health Data
Delta County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.0%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
37.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.7
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 Delta County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Delta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.7% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Delta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.2% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Delta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.5% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.2% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 7.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Delta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Delta 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
Delta County Life Expectancy Measured At Seventy Two Years
Health data brief for Delta County, Texas.
Life expectancy in Delta County is 72.0 years, which is shorter than the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 13.7%, lower than the statewide figure of 19.8% but higher than the national mark of 10%. Local health assessments show that 18.0% of adults report poor or fair health, which is close to the national average of 17%. There are 54 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a lower concentration than the national median of 250 per 100,000. No primary care provider data was reported for this county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Delta 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 Delta 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.