Mills County Health Data
Mills County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
132
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.2%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
111.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 22.3 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.2
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 Mills County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mills | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.6% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.1% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mills | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 5.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mills | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.0% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.3% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 5.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mills | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mills County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Uninsured rate in Mills County stays above Texas state average
Health data brief for Mills County, Texas.
In Mills County, the uninsured rate is 21.6%, which is higher than the Texas average of 19.8% and more than twice the national average of 10%. The county reports 22 primary care providers and 132 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Life expectancy for the county is 75.4 years, exceeding the state average of 74.3 years but trailing the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 19.2% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. These metrics provide a snapshot of health insurance coverage and service availability within the county based on federal reporting. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Mills 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 Mills 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.