Harrison County Health Data
Harrison County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.4%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
55
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.7%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 30.4 per 100K
Dentists
4.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.4
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 Harrison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.3% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.7% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.9% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.9% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Harrison 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
Harrison County Mental Health Provider Ratio Trails State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Harrison County, Texas.
Harrison County records 55 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a ratio significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider access is also lower than national figures, with 30 providers per 100,000 compared to the median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 74.5 years, which is slightly higher than the Texas average of 74.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 17.4%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 19.8% but higher than the national rate of 10%. Approximately 20.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Harrison 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 Harrison 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.