Hockley County Health Data
Hockley County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
10/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.5%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
84
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.1%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
65.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 60.9 per 100K
Dentists
4.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
28.0
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 Hockley County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hockley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.4% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hockley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.6% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hockley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.7% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.3% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hockley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hockley County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Hockley County Significantly Under State Average
Health data brief for Hockley County, Texas.
Hockley County reports a life expectancy of 71.0 years, which is lower than the Texas state average of 74.3 years and significantly below the national average of 77 years. Along with this, the county's poor or fair health rate is 24.1%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured population accounts for 22.5% of residents, exceeding the state average of 19.8% and the national average of 10%. Regarding clinical care, the county has 61 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is closer to, but still below, the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is 84 per 100,000, roughly one-third of the national median of 250 per 100,000. These data points summarize the current public health statistics for the county. Further data can be accessed through the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.
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.