Erath County Health Data
Erath County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
131
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.2%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.6 per 100K
Dentists
9.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.2
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 Erath County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Erath | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.7% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Erath | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.5% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 4.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Erath | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.3% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.3% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Erath | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Erath County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access in Erath County Below National Median
Health data brief for Erath County, Texas.
Erath County reports 131 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the 250 per 100,000 national median. In addition to this provider data, the county has 58 primary care providers per 100,000 people, compared to a national median of 70. The county’s life expectancy is 76.8 years, which is higher than the Texas state average of 74.3 and close to the 77-year national average. Residents report poor or fair health at a rate of 21.2%, exceeding the 17% national average. The uninsured rate is 20.6%, which is higher than the 19.8% state average and more than double 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.