Lubbock County Health Data
Lubbock County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
79
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
222
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.1%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 78.9 per 100K
Dentists
1.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.7
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 Lubbock County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lubbock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.4% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lubbock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lubbock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.6% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.7% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 5.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lubbock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lubbock County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lubbock County Poor Health Ratings Exceed National Norms
Health data brief for Lubbock County, Texas.
In Lubbock County, 21.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county has 222 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure closer to the national median of 250 than many neighboring counties. Primary care provider availability is 79 per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 70. The life expectancy in Lubbock County is 73.4 years, lower than the state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 16.3%, lower than the state average of 19.8% but higher than the national average of 10%. 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.