McCulloch County Health Data
McCulloch County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
11/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.1 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.3%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.1%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
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 McCulloch County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | McCulloch | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.2% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | McCulloch | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.1% | 30.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | McCulloch | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.9% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.9% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | McCulloch | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare McCulloch 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
McCulloch County Life Expectancy Lower Than State and National Averages
Health data brief for McCulloch County, Texas.
Life expectancy in McCulloch County is 71.1 years, falling below the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The county reports 27 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250. The primary care provider ratio is 40 per 100,000, also below the national median of 70. In terms of health coverage, 22.3% of residents are uninsured, which is higher than the state average of 19.8% and more than double the national average of 10%. Roughly 24.1% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. 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.