Hunt County Health Data
Hunt County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
86
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.6%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.1 per 100K
Dentists
4.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.4
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 Hunt County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hunt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.6% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hunt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hunt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.6% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.2% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hunt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hunt County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Hunt County Mental Health Provider Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for Hunt County, Texas.
Hunt County reports a mental health provider ratio of 86 per 100,000 residents, which is substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider gap is the most distinctive health metric for the county. The life expectancy in Hunt County is 74.2 years, nearly identical to the Texas state average of 74.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 20.6% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 18.9%, slightly lower than the state average of 19.8% but significantly higher than the national average of 10%. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 27 per 100,000, which is less than half the national median of 70. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for data collection details.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Hunt County, Texas
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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.