Panola County Health Data
Panola County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.2%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.5%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 22.1 per 100K
Dentists
8.8
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 Panola County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Panola | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.7% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Panola | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Panola | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.2% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.1% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Panola | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Panola County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Panola County Life Expectancy Nearly Six Years Shorter Than National Average
Health data brief for Panola County, Texas.
Panola County reports a life expectancy of 71.2 years, which is shorter than the Texas average of 74.3 years and nearly six years shorter than the national average of 77 years. This metric is recorded alongside a primary care provider ratio of 22 per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is also lower than the national median of 250, with a ratio of 26 per 100,000 residents. Approximately 21.5% of the population reports poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 18.2%, 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.