Lynn County Health Data
Lynn County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
11/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
106
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.8%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
70.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 105.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
52.9
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 Lynn County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lynn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.4% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.5% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lynn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.6% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lynn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.0% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 45.8% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lynn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lynn 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
Nearly Three in Ten Lynn County Residents Report Health Challenges
Health data brief for Lynn County, Texas.
In Lynn County, 27.8% of residents report being in poor or fair health. This rate is higher than the national average of 17%. For other health indicators, the county shows a life expectancy of 71.9 years, which is shorter than the Texas state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 16.7%, lower than the Texas average of 19.8% but above the national mark of 10%. Access to care includes 106 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is above the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 52 per 100,000, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 providers per 100,000. 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.