Hansford County Health Data
Hansford County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
27.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
27.1%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
79
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.2%
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 Hansford County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hansford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.4% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| 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 | 22.5% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hansford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.1% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.5% | 30.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hansford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.6% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.5% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hansford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hansford 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
Hansford County Uninsured Rate Reaches Over Twenty-Seven Percent
Health data brief for Hansford County, Texas.
The uninsured rate in Hansford County is 27.1%, which is significantly higher than the Texas state average of 19.8% and nearly three times the national average of 10%. Despite this, the county’s life expectancy of 76.5 years is higher than the state average of 74.3 years, though it remains slightly below the national average of 77 years. Provider access metrics show 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is also below national norms, with 79 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. About 21.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average 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.