Rains County Health Data
Rains County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
8
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.7%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 8.0 per 100K
Dentists
8.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.0
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 Rains County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rains | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.2% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rains | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 4.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rains | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.5% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.5% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rains | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rains County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Rains County Primary Care Provider Access Trails National Median
Health data brief for Rains County, Texas.
Rains County has 8 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is significantly lower than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio also stands below the national median at 54 per 100,000, compared to 250 nationwide. The county’s uninsured rate is 21.7%, which is higher than the Texas average of 19.8% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 75.3 years, which is higher than the state average of 74.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 18.7% of the population reports poor or fair health, slightly higher than the national average of 17%. These figures provide a statistical overview of health resources and outcomes within the county. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Rains County, Texas
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Rains County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.