Floyd County Health Data
Floyd County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
10/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
24.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
24.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
30.3%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.9
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 Floyd County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Floyd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.7% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.4% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.8% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Floyd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.2% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Floyd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.4% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 44.1% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 6.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Floyd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Floyd 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
Floyd County Residents Report Higher Rates of Poor Health
Health data brief for Floyd County, Texas.
In Floyd County, 30.3% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. This metric accompanies an uninsured rate of 24.9%, which is higher than both the Texas state average of 19.8% and the national average of 10%. The life expectancy for residents in the county is 72.9 years, which is lower than the state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Healthcare provider ratios also show differences from national norms, with 56 primary care providers per 100,000 residents compared to a national median of 70. Mental health providers are available at a ratio of 39 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. 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.