Scurry County Health Data
Scurry County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.9 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
59
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.7%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
36.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 59.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.0
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 Scurry County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Scurry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.5% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Scurry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.5% | 30.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Scurry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.1% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.9% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Scurry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Scurry County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Scurry County Reports Mental Health Provider Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for Scurry County, Texas.
Scurry County has 56 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 250. The primary care provider ratio stands at 59 per 100,000, which is also below the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 72.9 years, lower than the Texas state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 20.9%, which sits above the Texas average of 19.8% and is double the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 24.7% of residents describe their health status as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. These statistics are compiled from records provided by the CDC and the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. Explore state-level data for further information.
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.