Moore County Health Data
Moore County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
16/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
26.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
26.1%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
29.8%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 33.1 per 100K
Dentists
23.5
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 Moore County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Moore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.7% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.4% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.2% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Moore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.8% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.0% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Moore | 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) | 44.0% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 7.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Moore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Moore 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 and fair health reports are high in Moore County
Health data brief for Moore County, Texas.
In Moore County, 29.8% of adults report being in poor or fair health. This figure is higher than the national average of 17%. The county also records an uninsured rate of 26.1%, which is higher than the Texas average of 19.8% and more than double the national average of 10%. Regarding longevity, the life expectancy for residents is 74.8 years, which is longer than the state average of 74.3 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. Medical infrastructure data indicates there are 33 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 38 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Both of these statistics are lower than the national medians of 70 primary care providers and 250 mental health providers per 100,000 people. 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.