Motley County Health Data

Motley County, Texas

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

31/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

Pending

Uninsured Rate

16.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

N/A

Uninsured Rate

16.5%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Mental Health Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Poor / Fair Health

18.7%

State avg 23.6%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

78.9

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 Motley County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureMotleyState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity35.8%37.7%37.6%1.9 pts better than state
Diabetes10.5%12.6%11.2%2.1 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure32.2%33.6%33.5%1.4 pts better than state
Depression24.5%22.9%24.1%1.6 pts worse than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureMotleyState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking15.2%15.1%16.3%near state average
Binge Drinking19.2%18.0%17.8%1.2 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity26.3%30.2%27.0%3.9 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureMotleyState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup71.9%72.2%74.9%near state average
Dental Visit (past year)56.7%51.0%57.3%5.7 pts better than state
Mammography (women 50–74)70.2%70.6%73.3%near state average

Daily-life impact

MeasureMotleyState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress19.0%18.5%18.6%near state average
Short Sleep Duration37.8%39.4%37.3%1.6 pts better than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Motley 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

Motley County uninsured rate is lower than the state average

Health data brief for Motley County, Texas.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Uninsured rate

The uninsured rate in Motley County is 16.5%. This figure is lower than the Texas average of 19.8% but higher than the national average of 10%. Among adults in the county, 18.7% report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Specific provider data for primary care and mental health is not available in the current dataset, and life expectancy figures for the county are also not provided. The available metrics demonstrate that approximately one out of every six residents lacks health insurance coverage. This compares to a state where nearly one in five residents is uninsured and a national landscape where one in ten residents lacks such coverage. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.

Get Care in Motley 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 Motley 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.

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Motley County, TX?
Motley County has a health score of 31/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #74 out of 254 counties in Texas (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Motley County?
Life expectancy data for Motley County is not available in the current dataset.
How does Motley County health compare to the Texas average?
Motley County's health score of 31/100 is above the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate is 16.5% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Motley County?
Key health factors for Motley County include: life expectancy (—), uninsured rate (16.5%), and primary care physician access (—). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Motley County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 31/100 ("Below Average"), Motley County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. 16.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Motley County healthier than the Texas average?
Motley County's health score of 31/100 exceeds the Texas average of 25/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.