Hardeman County Health Data
Hardeman County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
113
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
115
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.2%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
56.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 112.6 per 100K
Dentists
28.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
56.7
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 Hardeman County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hardeman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.0% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.6% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.7% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hardeman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.5% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.3% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hardeman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.0% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.6% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hardeman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hardeman County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Hardeman County Reports High Concentration of Primary Care Providers
Health data brief for Hardeman County, Texas.
Hardeman County maintains a primary care provider ratio of 113 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider access is 115 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. The county’s life expectancy is 73.8 years, falling below the state average of 74.3 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. Health coverage data shows that 19.9% of the population is uninsured, which is nearly equal to the Texas state average of 19.8% but nearly double the 10% national average. Additionally, 22.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.