Mitchell County Health Data
Mitchell County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
16/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.3 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
55
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
26.9%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.1
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 Mitchell County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mitchell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.9% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mitchell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.2% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mitchell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.2% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 44.8% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 6.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mitchell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mitchell 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
Poor or fair health reported by 26.9% of Mitchell County adults
Health data brief for Mitchell County, Texas.
Approximately 26.9% of adults in Mitchell County report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 73.3 years, which is lower than the Texas state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. There are 55 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Mental health provider data is not available for this county. The uninsured rate is 16.7%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 19.8% but higher than the national average of 10%. These statistics represent data reported by federal agencies and health ranking organizations regarding clinical access and community health outcomes. 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.