Lamar County Health Data
Lamar County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
19/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.2%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
125
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.2%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.9 per 100K
Dentists
4.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.9
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 Lamar County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lamar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.7% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.2% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.6% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lamar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.8% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lamar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.9% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.6% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lamar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lamar County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lamar County primary care provider ratio lower than national median
Health data brief for Lamar County, Texas.
Lamar County has 44 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000. This gap in clinical provider density is a key differentiator for the region. The county's mental health provider ratio is 125 per 100,000, which is half of the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 72.4 years, compared to 74.3 years for Texas and 77 years for the nation. About 22.2% of adults describe their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Lamar County is 18.2%, which is lower than the Texas average of 19.8% but higher than the national average of 10%. These statistics reflect the current health landscape as recorded by federal and state agencies. 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.