Hood County Health Data
Hood County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
125
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.0%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.4 per 100K
Dentists
6.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.9
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 Hood County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.4% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.4% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.4% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 7.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.1% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.9% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 11.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 5.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hood 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
Hood County Self-Reported Health Status Better Than National Average
Health data brief for Hood County, Texas.
In Hood County, 15.0% of adults report poor or fair health, a rate that is lower than the national average of 17% and stands out among neighboring Texas counties. Life expectancy is 76.0 years, which is above the state average of 74.3 years but slightly lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 16.6%, which is lower than the Texas average of 19.8% but remains above the national average of 10%. Access to care includes 37 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, roughly half the national median of 70 per 100,000. The ratio of mental health providers is 125 per 100,000, which is also below the national median of 250 per 100,000. These metrics reflect current health outcomes and healthcare access within the county. Visit the CDC County Health Rankings website for additional county profiles.
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.