Falls County Health Data
Falls County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.3%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
6
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.7%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 5.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.9
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 Falls County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Falls | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.3% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.8% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.8% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.9% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Falls | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.4% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.6% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Falls | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.5% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.1% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Falls | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Falls 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
Falls County Primary Care Ratio Significantly Trails National Median
Health data brief for Falls County, Texas.
In Falls County, the primary care provider ratio stands at 6 per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly different from the national median of 70 per 100,000. This disparity in professional availability extends to mental health services, where the county reports 17 providers per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Regarding health outcomes, the life expectancy for residents is 73.9 years, which is shorter than the Texas state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The percentage of residents reporting poor or fair health is 25.7%, which exceeds the national average of 17%. Additionally, 18.3% of the population under age 65 is uninsured. While this rate is lower than the Texas state average of 19.8%, it remains higher than the national average of 10%. 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.