Hutchinson County Health Data
Hutchinson County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.4%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.4%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.7
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 Hutchinson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hutchinson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.2% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hutchinson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hutchinson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.1% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.5% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 6.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hutchinson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hutchinson 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
Hutchinson County Life Expectancy Shorter than Texas Average
Health data brief for Hutchinson County, Texas.
The life expectancy in Hutchinson County is 71.0 years, which is shorter than the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. This metric is the most differentiated data point for the county. Health data shows that 19.4% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 16.4%, which is lower than the state average of 19.8% but still above the national average of 10%. Regarding clinical care, the county has 24 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 45 mental health providers per 100,000. Both clinical ratios fall well below their respective national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000. Explore the CDC County Health Rankings for detailed county-level documentation and more Texas statistics.
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.