Potter County Health Data
Potter County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
5/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
88
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
306
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.6%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 87.5 per 100K
Dentists
5.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.7
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 Potter County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Potter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.0% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.4% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.1% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Potter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.5% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.6% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Potter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.1% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 43.9% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 7.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Potter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Potter 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
Potter County Mental Health Provider Ratio Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Potter County, Texas.
Potter County features 306 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is higher than the national median of 250. However, other health indicators show divergence in the opposite direction. The county’s life expectancy is 70.8 years, which is lower than the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 28.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 22.9%, which is higher than the state average of 19.8% and more than twice the national average of 10%. Primary care access is measured at 88 providers per 100,000 people, exceeding the national median of 70. This data provides a comparative look at health services and outcomes in the Amarillo area. 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.