Ochiltree County Health Data
Ochiltree County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
28.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
28.1%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.7%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.2
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 Ochiltree County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ochiltree | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.2% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ochiltree | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.5% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ochiltree | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.5% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.2% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ochiltree | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ochiltree County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Ochiltree County Uninsured Rate Nearly Triples National Average
Health data brief for Ochiltree County, Texas.
The uninsured rate in Ochiltree County is 28.1%, a figure much higher than the Texas state average of 19.8% and nearly triple the national average of 10%. Residents here have a life expectancy of 73.9 years, which is shorter than the state average of 74.3 years and the national benchmark of 77 years. Approximately 24.7% of the population reports poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Provider ratios are 41 primary care physicians per 100,000 people and 21 mental health providers per 100,000. These figures are both lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. 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.