Ector County Health Data
Ector County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
9/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.8%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.5%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.1 per 100K
Dentists
5.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.0
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 Ector County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ector | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.6% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.8% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ector | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.2% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.5% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ector | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.1% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.0% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ector | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ector County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Ector County Life Expectancy Trails State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Ector County, Texas.
Residents of Ector County have a life expectancy of 71.5 years, which is lower than the national average of 77 years and the Texas state average of 74.3 years. The county also reports that 21.8% of its population is uninsured, a figure higher than the state average of 19.8% and more than twice the 10% national rate. Approximately 25.5% of adults report their health as poor or fair, exceeding the 17% national average. In terms of clinical access, there are 57 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 57 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Both of these ratios are below the national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000, respectively. 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.