Red River County Health Data
Red River County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
10/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.2 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.1%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.1%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 26.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.2
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 Red River County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Red River | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.7% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.8% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Red River | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.4% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.8% | 30.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Red River | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.1% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.9% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Red River | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Red River County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Red River County life expectancy significantly lower than state average
Health data brief for Red River County, Texas.
Life expectancy in Red River County is 68.2 years, more than six years shorter than the Texas average of 74.3 years and nearly nine years less than the 77-year national average. This metric represents a notable difference from state and national norms. The county also has 26 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is also low, with 34 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. Regarding health status, 23.1% of adults report poor or fair health, surpassing the national figure of 17%. The uninsured rate is 19.1%, which is comparable to the Texas average of 19.8% but nearly double the 10% national rate. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Red River 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 Red River 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.