Fannin County Health Data
Fannin County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
104
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.5%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 19.1 per 100K
Dentists
11.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.2
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 Fannin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fannin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.1% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fannin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.0% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fannin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.1% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.8% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fannin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fannin 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
Fannin County Life Expectancy Shorter Than State Average
Health data brief for Fannin County, Texas.
Fannin County residents have an average life expectancy of 73.3 years, which is shorter than the Texas state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of healthcare access, 16.6% of the population is uninsured. This figure is lower than the Texas state average of 19.8% but higher than the national average of 10%. The ratio of primary care providers is 19 per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70. For mental health services, the county has 104 providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. Data from the CDC also shows that 20.5% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. 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.