Reagan County Health Data
Reagan County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
23.0%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
92.1
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 Reagan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Reagan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.7% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.7% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 19.6% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Reagan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.9% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.9% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Reagan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.5% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.9% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Reagan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Reagan County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Reagan County Primary Care Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Reagan County, Texas.
Reagan County has 31 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is less than half the national median of 70. The county’s life expectancy is 73.9 years, which is lower than the Texas state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 20.9%, exceeding the state average of 19.8% and the national average of 10%. About 23.0% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. Data regarding the mental health provider ratio was not available for this county. These statistics summarize health outcomes and the availability of insurance and care in the county relative to broader state and national benchmarks. 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.