Kinney County Health Data
Kinney County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
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
25.4%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
63.7
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 Kinney County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kinney | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.2% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 20.3% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kinney | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.2% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.5% | 30.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kinney | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.3% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.9% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kinney | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kinney County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Kinney County Maintains Lower Uninsured Rate Than State Norms
Health data brief for Kinney County, Texas.
The uninsured rate in Kinney County is 12.9%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 19.8% but higher than the national average of 10%. Residents report a life expectancy of 76.7 years, which is higher than the state average of 74.3 years but slightly lower than the national average of 77 years. The poor or fair health rate is 25.4%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Ratios for primary care and mental health providers were not reported in the current federal data cycle. These statistics offer a localized comparison of health and insurance coverage across the region and provide a perspective on how county residents compare to state and national benchmarks in terms of longevity and insurance status. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Kinney 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 Kinney 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.