Haskell County Health Data
Haskell County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
23.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
23.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
92
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
130
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.1%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
37.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 92.4 per 100K
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 Haskell County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Haskell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.8% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Haskell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% | 30.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Haskell | 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) | 48.0% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Haskell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Haskell 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
Haskell County Poor and Fair Health Rates Exceed National Norms
Health data brief for Haskell County, Texas.
Over one-quarter of Haskell County residents, or 25.1%, report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy of 74.1 years is slightly lower than the Texas state average of 74.3 years and lower than the national average of 77 years. Regarding health coverage, 23.6% of the population is uninsured, compared to the Texas average of 19.8% and the national rate of 10%. Clinical provider availability includes 92 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. However, the county has 130 mental health providers per 100,000, which is about half the national median of 250. 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.