Henderson County Health Data
Henderson County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.4%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.7%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.9 per 100K
Dentists
1.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.8
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 Henderson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Henderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.7% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Henderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.3% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Henderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.0% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.3% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Henderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Henderson County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Henderson County Life Expectancy Trails State and National Norms
Health data brief for Henderson County, Texas.
The average life expectancy in Henderson County is 72.0 years, falling below both the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. This outcome is accompanied by an uninsured rate of 22.4%, which is higher than the state average of 19.8% and more than double the national average of 10%. Clinical care data shows there are 36 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is roughly half the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider ratios are similarly low at 67 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. Additionally, 21.7% of the adult population reports poor or fair health, a figure that exceeds the national average of 17%. These data points illustrate the current health status and provider landscape within the county. Further information can be found through the Texas Department of State Health Services.
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.