Parmer County Health Data
Parmer County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
24.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
24.4%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
10
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
10
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.2%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
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 Parmer County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Parmer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.4% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.5% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Parmer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.2% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Parmer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.9% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.5% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Parmer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.2 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 Parmer 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
Parmer County Mental Health Provider Ratios Diverge From National Median
Health data brief for Parmer County, Texas.
Parmer County records 10 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250. Similarly, the primary care provider ratio stands at 10 per 100,000, which contrasts with the national median of 70. Beyond provider access, the county’s uninsured rate is 24.4%, which is higher than the Texas average of 19.8% and more than double the national average of 10%. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 27.2%, exceeding the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 75.7 years, which is higher than the state average of 74.3 years but remains lower than the national average of 77 years. These statistics provide a snapshot of healthcare resource availability and insurance coverage relative to broader benchmarks. 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.