Oldham County Health Data
Oldham County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
280
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.1%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
95.4
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 Oldham County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Oldham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.0% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Oldham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Oldham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.6% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.1% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Oldham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Oldham 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
Oldham County Mental Health Provider Ratio Higher Than National Median
Health data brief for Oldham County, Texas.
Oldham County has 280 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider ratio sits alongside a life expectancy of 76.4 years, which is longer than the Texas state average of 74.3 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. About 20.1% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national mark of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 15.6%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 19.8% but higher than the national average of 10%. No primary care provider data was available for this county in the recent reporting period. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Oldham 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 Oldham 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.