Foard County Health Data
Foard County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
9/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
18.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
18.3%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
25.7%
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 Foard County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Foard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.0% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.6% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.2% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.1% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Foard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.2% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.6% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Foard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.4% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.3% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Foard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| 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 Foard County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Foard County Uninsured Rate Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Foard County, Texas.
Foard County has an uninsured rate of 18.3%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 19.8% but higher than the national average of 10%. In addition to insurance coverage data, 25.7% of residents in the county report that they are in poor or fair health, a figure that is higher than the national average of 17%. Comparative data for life expectancy and provider ratios for primary care and mental health services are currently unavailable for this county in the latest datasets. Overall, Texas has a state average life expectancy of 74.3 years and a state uninsured average of 19.8%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Foard County, Texas
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Foard County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.