Jim Wells County Health Data
Jim Wells County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
7/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.0%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
106
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
29.2%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 30.9 per 100K
Dentists
10.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.7
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 Jim Wells County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jim Wells | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.8% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 16.2% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.5% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jim Wells | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.4% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 9.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jim Wells | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.5% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 44.6% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 6.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jim Wells | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jim Wells County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Jim Wells County Life Expectancy Shorter Than State Average
Health data brief for Jim Wells County, Texas.
The life expectancy in Jim Wells County is 71.2 years, which is shorter than the Texas state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. About 29.2% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. The uninsured rate for residents under age 65 is 19.0%, which is slightly lower than the Texas average of 19.8% but higher than the 10% national average. The county has 31 primary care providers and 106 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Both figures are lower than the national medians of 70 primary care providers and 250 mental health providers per 100,000 people. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.