Runnels County Health Data
Runnels County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
19/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.0%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 70.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.1
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 Runnels County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Runnels | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.1% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Runnels | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.4% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Runnels | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.7% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.7% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Runnels | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Runnels 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
Mental health provider ratio in Runnels County trails national median
Health data brief for Runnels County, Texas.
Runnels County reports 51 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure far below the national median of 250 per 100,000. This health access metric is the most differentiated from national benchmarks in the county's data profile. Other metrics show that 20.7% of the population is uninsured, which is higher than both the Texas average of 19.8% and the 10% national average. The life expectancy in Runnels County is 72.8 years, shorter than the state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 22.0% of adults in the county report fair or poor health, compared to 17% nationally. The primary care provider ratio is 70 per 100,000, which is equal to the national median. 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.