Parker County Health Data
Parker County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.1%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.3 per 100K
Dentists
5.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.3
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 Parker County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Parker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.7% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Parker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 7.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Parker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.0% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.6% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 10.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Parker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Parker 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
Parker County Primary Care Provider Access Below National Median
Health data brief for Parker County, Texas.
Parker County reports 38 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 70. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.9 years, which is longer than the Texas average of 74.3 years but slightly shorter than the national average of 77 years. Mental health provider availability also registers lower than the national median of 250, at 73 providers per 100,000 residents. About 16.1% of residents report poor or fair health, which is slightly lower than the national 17% mark. The uninsured rate is 15.7%, lower than the state average of 19.8% but higher than 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.