Milam County Health Data
Milam County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.3%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
4
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.9%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 4.0 per 100K
Dentists
7.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.8
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 Milam County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Milam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.9% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Milam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Milam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.8% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.9% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Milam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Milam 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
Milam County reports four primary care providers per 100,000 residents
Health data brief for Milam County, Texas.
Milam County has 4 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is significantly lower than the national median of 70 providers. The county also has a mental health provider ratio of 23 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. The life expectancy in Milam County is 74.7 years, which is higher than the Texas average of 74.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Residents reporting poor or fair health represent 20.9% of the population, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 19.3%, nearly matching the Texas state average of 19.8% but much higher than the national average of 10%. These data points are sourced from national health provider and census databases. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Milam County, Texas
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Milam County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.