Dickens County Health Data
Dickens County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.9%
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 Dickens County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dickens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.6% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.7% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dickens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.8% | 30.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dickens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.8% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.8% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dickens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dickens County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Dickens County Life Expectancy Measured At 73.3 Years
Health data brief for Dickens County, Texas.
Dickens County residents have an average life expectancy of 73.3 years. This is shorter than the Texas state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 18.9%, which is lower than the state rate of 19.8% but higher than the national rate of 10%. There are 58 mental health providers for every 100,000 people, compared to the national median of 250. The county also has 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Self-reported data indicates that 22.9% of adults in Dickens County describe their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Dickens 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 Dickens 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.