Pecos County Health Data
Pecos County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
11/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.4%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.8%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.3 per 100K
Dentists
20.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.0
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 Pecos County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pecos | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.9% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 16.0% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.6% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pecos | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.3% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 7.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pecos | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.6% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 46.3% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pecos | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pecos County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Over One Quarter of Pecos County Residents Report Poor Health
Health data brief for Pecos County, Texas.
Approximately 26.8% of Pecos County residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. The county's life expectancy is 72.5 years, a figure that is lower than the Texas state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, the uninsured rate sits at 22.4%, exceeding the state average of 19.8% and the national average of 10%. Looking at healthcare infrastructure, there are 46 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is below the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 27 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. These statistics provide a snapshot of the health landscape in the region relative to state and national norms. 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.