Fisher County Health Data
Fisher County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.8%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
21.5%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
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 Fisher County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fisher | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.4% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fisher | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.8% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fisher | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.3% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.0% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fisher | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fisher County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Fisher County Lags Behind National Average
Health data brief for Fisher County, Texas.
Fisher County reports an average life expectancy of 71.6 years, which is lower than the national average of 77 years and the Texas state average of 74.3 years. For those seeking medical services, the primary care provider ratio is 54 per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70. The county's uninsured rate is 15.8%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 19.8% but higher than the national average of 10%. Data also indicates that 21.5% of residents report their health as poor or fair, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Currently, data for mental health provider ratios in this county is not available in the reporting set. 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.