Hardin County Health Data
Hardin County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
55
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.6%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 17.6 per 100K
Dentists
7.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
1.8
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 Hardin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hardin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.7% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hardin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 4.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hardin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.4% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.9% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hardin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hardin 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
Hardin County Primary Care Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Hardin County, Texas.
Hardin County records 18 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. For mental health services, the county has 55 providers per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. The resident life expectancy in the county is 73.7 years, which sits below the Texas state average of 74.3 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. In terms of health coverage, the uninsured rate is 16.6%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 19.8% but higher than the 10% national average. Approximately 18.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, slightly above 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.