Reeves County Health Data
Reeves County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
12/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.0%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
31.7%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 34.5 per 100K
Dentists
7.6
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 Reeves County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Reeves | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.0% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 17.5% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.5% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Reeves | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 41.6% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 11.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Reeves | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.0% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 41.5% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 9.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Reeves | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Reeves County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Nearly one third of Reeves County residents report fair health
Health data brief for Reeves County, Texas.
In Reeves County, 31.7% of adults report being in fair or poor health, a rate nearly double the 17% national average. This health status metric is the most distinct indicator in the county's data profile. Other metrics show that 22.0% of the population is uninsured, which is higher than the Texas average of 19.8% and more than twice the 10% national average. Life expectancy in the county is 73.6 years, slightly lower than the state average of 74.3 years and lower than the national average of 77 years. Primary care provider availability stands at 35 providers per 100,000 residents, which is exactly half of the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data on mental health providers was not available for this period. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.