Morris County Health Data
Morris County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.3 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
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.5%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.9 per 100K
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 Morris County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Morris | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.9% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Morris | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.7% | 30.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Morris | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.8% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.9% | 51.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.1% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Morris | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Morris County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life expectancy in Morris County is lower than state average
Health data brief for Morris County, Texas.
Longevity in Morris County is marked by a life expectancy of 71.3 years. This is shorter than the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Other health indicators show that 22.5% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Morris County is 16.7%. While this is lower than the Texas average of 19.8%, it remains higher than the national uninsured rate of 10%. Data regarding medical professionals shows a primary care ratio of 25 per 100,000 residents and a mental health provider ratio of 33 per 100,000 residents. These figures are lower than the national medians of 70 for primary care and 250 for mental health. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Morris 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 Morris 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.