Eastland County Health Data
Eastland County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.2%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
55
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.1%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 22.4 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 Eastland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Eastland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.2% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.4% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Eastland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.5% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.3% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Eastland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.8% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.0% | 51.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.1% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Eastland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Eastland County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Access Trails National Medians in Eastland County
Health data brief for Eastland County, Texas.
Primary care availability in Eastland County stands at 22 providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than one-third of the 70 per 100,000 national median. This provider ratio is accompanied by a mental health provider ratio of 55 per 100,000, which is also lower than the 250 per 100,000 national median. The county’s life expectancy is 72.0 years, five years less than the national average of 77 and trailing the Texas average of 74.3 years. About 22.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, higher than the 17% national benchmark. Additionally, 20.2% of the population is uninsured, slightly higher than the 19.8% state average and double the 10% national average. 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.