Palo Pinto County Health Data
Palo Pinto County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.7%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 48.8 per 100K
Dentists
3.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.9
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 Palo Pinto County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Palo Pinto | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.1% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Palo Pinto | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.2% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Palo Pinto | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.6% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.7% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Palo Pinto | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Palo Pinto County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Palo Pinto County Mental Health Provider Availability Remains Low
Health data brief for Palo Pinto County, Texas.
In Palo Pinto County, there are 27 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250. The primary care provider ratio is 49 per 100,000, which is also lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 73.2 years, which is shorter than the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. About 20.7% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national 17%. The uninsured rate is 20.7%, slightly higher than the Texas state average of 19.8% and more than double the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
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.