Kimble County Health Data
Kimble County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
92
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
90
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.9%
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 Kimble County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kimble | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.8% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kimble | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.8% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.7% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kimble | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.0% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.0% | 51.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kimble | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kimble County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Kimble County Reports Higher Primary Care Access than National Median
Health data brief for Kimble County, Texas.
Primary care provider access in Kimble County stands at 92 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 78.6 years, exceeding the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 22.9% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a figure higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Kimble County is 21.6%, which is higher than the state average of 19.8% and significantly higher than the 10% national average. Mental health provider availability is 90 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. These statistics are based on federal datasets and provide a comparative view of health markers and provider availability across the region. 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.