Jeff Davis County Health Data
Jeff Davis County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.2%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
216
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.9%
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 Jeff Davis County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jeff Davis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.0% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.3% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jeff Davis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.0% | 30.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jeff Davis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.0% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.9% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jeff Davis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jeff Davis County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Jeff Davis County Exceeds State and National Figures
Health data brief for Jeff Davis County, Texas.
Residents of Jeff Davis County have a life expectancy of 79.7 years, which is longer than the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Despite this, the uninsured rate is 22.2%, which is higher than the state average of 19.8% and more than double the national average of 10%. About 23.9% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national figure. In terms of clinical care, the county has 51 primary care providers and 216 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. These figures are lower than the national medians of 70 primary care providers and 250 mental health providers per 100,000 people respectively. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis 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.