Newton County Health Data
Newton County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
8/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.4%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
8
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.1%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.4
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 Newton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Newton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.6% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.1% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.4% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.8% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Newton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.9% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 7.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.6% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Newton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.6% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 42.2% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 8.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Newton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 45.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Newton 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
Newton County has eight primary care providers per 100,000 residents
Health data brief for Newton County, Texas.
Newton County records 8 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This figure is significantly lower than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000 people. The county also has a mental health provider ratio of 25 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Health data shows a life expectancy of 71.8 years, which is shorter than the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. In the county, 28.1% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 20.4%, which is higher than the state average of 19.8% and double the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Newton 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 Newton 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.