Hopkins County Health Data
Hopkins County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.3%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
89
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.7%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.2 per 100K
Dentists
10.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.7
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 Hopkins County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hopkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.7% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.0% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hopkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hopkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.3% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.8% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.1% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hopkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.0 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 Hopkins 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
Primary Care Provider Ratio in Hopkins County Among Lowest Nationally
Health data brief for Hopkins County, Texas.
Hopkins County has 24 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This low density of providers is a major differentiator in the county's health data. Life expectancy is 74.0 years, nearly matching the state average of 74.3 years but falling below the national average of 77 years. Approximately 20.3% of the county is uninsured, slightly higher than the state average of 19.8% and double the national average of 10%. Additionally, 20.7% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. Mental health provider availability is also limited, with 89 providers per 100,000 residents, well below the national median of 250. These statistics represent current conditions recorded by federal and state health agencies. Explore state-level data for comparative healthcare research.
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.