Nolan County Health Data
Nolan County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
91
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.0%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 48.0 per 100K
Dentists
20.6
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 Nolan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Nolan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.8% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.0% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.7% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.0% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Nolan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.5% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Nolan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.7% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 46.2% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Nolan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Nolan 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
Over One Quarter of Nolan County Residents Report Poor Health
Health data brief for Nolan County, Texas.
In Nolan County, 27.0% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure that is higher than the national average of 17%. This health self-assessment occurs alongside a life expectancy of 73.5 years, which is shorter than the Texas state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. For medical access, the county has 48 primary care providers for every 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 70. The ratio for mental health providers stands at 91 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. Regarding insurance, 18.9% of the population lacks health coverage, slightly lower than the Texas average of 19.8% but higher than the national 10% rate. 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.