Irion County Health Data
Irion County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
20.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
20.5%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
18.7%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
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 Irion County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Irion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.9% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Irion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.0% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 5.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Irion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.0% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.4% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 6.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Irion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Irion 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
Irion County Uninsured Rate Surpasses State and National Norms
Health data brief for Irion County, Texas.
Irion County reports an uninsured rate of 20.5%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 19.8% and more than double the national average of 10%. This rate is the most distinctive health statistic for the county. Poor or fair health is reported by 18.7% of the population, which is above the national average of 17%. Life expectancy data is currently unavailable for this county, as are clinical provider ratios for primary care and mental health. These figures represent the most recently available data reported for the population in the CDC County Health Rankings. The available metrics emphasize shifts in health coverage and self-reported health status within the county compared to state-wide trends. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for details on data collection and statistical reporting.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Irion County, Texas
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Irion County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.