Gaines County Health Data
Gaines County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
32.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
32.0%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
9
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.3%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 9.1 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.1
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 Gaines County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gaines | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.5% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.4% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gaines | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.5% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gaines | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.6% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.3% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gaines | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gaines County nationally on annual routine checkup.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Uninsured Rate in Gaines County Reaches Triple National Average
Health data brief for Gaines County, Texas.
In Gaines County, 32.0% of residents under age 65 are uninsured, the highest rate among the analyzed regions. This figure is significantly higher than the Texas average of 19.8% and triple the national average of 10%. Access to professional care includes 9 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a small fraction of the 70 per 100,000 national median. Mental health care follows a similar pattern with 22 providers per 100,000 people, compared to the national median of 250. Life expectancy in Gaines County is 73.8 years, slightly below the state average of 74.3 years and the national mark of 77 years. Furthermore, 24.3% of the adult population reports poor or fair health, which is higher than the national benchmark of 17%. 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.