Jim Hogg County Health Data
Jim Hogg County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
9/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.4%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
34.0%
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 Jim Hogg County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jim Hogg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.7% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 8.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 20.2% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 7.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.5% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jim Hogg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.2% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 46.6% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 16.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jim Hogg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.9% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 39.6% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 11.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jim Hogg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jim Hogg County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
One in Three Jim Hogg County Residents Report Poor Health
Health data brief for Jim Hogg County, Texas.
Roughly 34.0% of residents in Jim Hogg County report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is double the national average of 17%. Clinical data shows 21 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly fewer than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data for mental health providers is currently unavailable for this county. The uninsured rate is 21.4%, which is higher than the Texas average of 19.8% and more than double the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 72.5 years, which is shorter than the state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Jim Hogg 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 Jim Hogg 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.