Kent County Health Data
Kent County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
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
18.0%
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 Kent County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.0% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.1% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 7.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.4% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.6% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 7.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kent County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Kent County Uninsured Rate Lower Than Texas State Average
Health data brief for Kent County, Texas.
Kent County reports an uninsured rate of 11.3%, which is notably lower than the Texas state average of 19.8% and closer to the national average of 10%. Residents in the county report a poor or fair health rate of 18.0%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Data for life expectancy, primary care providers, and mental health providers are not currently available for this county in the federal sources cited. These metrics reflect insurance coverage and health status reporting as of the last data update. The findings illustrate how local coverage rates compare to broader state trends and national benchmarks for health status perceptions. These reported figures provide a localized snapshot of the county’s current insurance environment. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Kent 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 Kent 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.