Sabine County Health Data
Sabine County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
13/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.3%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.7%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 19.9 per 100K
Dentists
20.0
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 Sabine County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sabine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.2% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sabine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.3% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sabine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.4% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.1% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sabine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sabine County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Sabine County Life Expectancy Trails State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Sabine County, Texas.
The life expectancy for residents in Sabine County is 70.3 years, which is nearly seven years shorter than the national average of 77 years and four years shorter than the Texas average of 74.3 years. Provider ratios show 20 primary care providers and 30 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. The uninsured rate in the county stands at 19.3%, higher than the national average of 10% but slightly below the state average of 19.8%. Additionally, 22.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. These statistics provide a snapshot of the county’s current health landscape based on federal reporting. Explore state-level data for further comparison.
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.