Motley County Health Data
Motley County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
| Measure | Motley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.5% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Motley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Motley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.9% | 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
| Measure | Motley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.8% | 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.
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.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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.
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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.