Hemphill County Health Data
Hemphill County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
48/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
80.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.6 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.8%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
122
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
94
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.5%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
90.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 122.3 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 Hemphill County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hemphill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.5% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hemphill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.1% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 5.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hemphill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.9% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.8% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hemphill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hemphill County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Hemphill County Primary Care Availability Outpaces National Median
Health data brief for Hemphill County, Texas.
Hemphill County maintains a primary care provider ratio of 122 per 100,000 residents, significantly higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider density is a notable outlier for the region. Life expectancy in the county is 80.6 years, which is higher than the state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Despite these figures, 20.8% of the population remains uninsured, slightly exceeding the Texas state average of 19.8% and doubling the national uninsured rate of 10%. Mental health provider access is recorded at 94 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 250. Additionally, 19.5% of adults report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. These figures provide a snapshot of the clinical resources and health outcomes present in the county today. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for data collection details.
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.