Lamb County Health Data
Lamb County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
9/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
23.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
23.0%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.3%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 23.3 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.5
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 Lamb County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lamb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.4% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.3% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.1% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lamb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.9% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lamb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.4% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 45.3% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 5.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lamb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lamb County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Uninsured rate in Lamb County exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Lamb County, Texas.
The uninsured rate in Lamb County is 23.0%, which is higher than the Texas average of 19.8% and more than double the national average of 10%. This high rate of residents without health coverage is the most distinctive health statistic for the county. Other indicators also show differences from national benchmarks, such as a primary care provider ratio of 23 per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is even lower at 39 per 100,000 residents, well below the national median of 250. Life expectancy in Lamb County is 72.2 years, shorter than the state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 28.3% of adults report being in poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. These figures represent the documented health profile of the region. Explore state-level data.
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.