Glasscock County Health Data
Glasscock County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
40/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
17.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
17.3%
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
16.4%
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 Glasscock County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Glasscock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.6% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.3% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Glasscock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.6% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 7.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Glasscock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.6% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.5% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 11.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Glasscock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Glasscock 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
Health Self-Assessment Rates in Glasscock County Better National Average
Health data brief for Glasscock County, Texas.
In Glasscock County, 16.4% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is lower than the national average of 17%. This stands out as the only metric in the county that performs better than the national benchmark. For insurance coverage, 17.3% of residents are uninsured, which is lower than the Texas average of 19.8% but higher than the national rate of 10%. Specific data for life expectancy, primary care provider ratios, and mental health provider ratios were not available for this county in the most recent reporting period. The available metrics provide a look at coverage and self-reported health status relative to broader state and national trends. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Glasscock 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 Glasscock 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.