Ellis County Health Data
Ellis County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.5%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
108
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.8%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.0 per 100K
Dentists
7.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.3
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 Ellis County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ellis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.7% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ellis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.5% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 4.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ellis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.4% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.6% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 7.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ellis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ellis 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
Ellis County Primary Care Access Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Ellis County, Texas.
Ellis County has 38 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a ratio that is roughly half the 70 per 100,000 national median. While the county’s life expectancy of 76.8 years is higher than the Texas average of 74.3 and nears the national 77-year average, provider access is lower than national benchmarks. The mental health provider ratio is 108 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. On other health measures, 18.8% of residents report poor or fair health, higher than the 17% national average. The uninsured rate is 16.5%, which is lower than the state average of 19.8% but higher than the 10% national rate. 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.