Midland County Health Data
Midland County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
100
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.2%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.1 per 100K
Dentists
4.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.8
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 Midland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Midland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.0% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Midland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.9% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Midland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.7% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.8% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 6.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 6.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Midland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Midland 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
Midland County life expectancy trends above the Texas state average
Health data brief for Midland County, Texas.
Life expectancy in Midland County is 75.5 years, which is higher than the Texas state average of 74.3 years but below the national average of 77 years. The county reports 38 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio lower than the national median of 70. There are 100 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 250. The uninsured rate in the county is 18.9%, which is slightly lower than the Texas average of 19.8% but higher than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 19.2% of residents report their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. These figures reflect local health outcomes and access to medical services as measured by federal agencies. 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.