Shelby County Health Data
Shelby County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
8/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.4%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
79
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.4%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 16.7 per 100K
Dentists
4.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.1
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 Shelby County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Shelby | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.3% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.7% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.2% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.8% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Shelby | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.9% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.8% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Shelby | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.2% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 45.6% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Shelby | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Shelby 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
Shelby County Primary Care Provider Access Ranks Below National Medians
Health data brief for Shelby County, Texas.
Shelby County maintains 17 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This disparity extends to mental health services, where the ratio of 79 providers per 100,000 is lower than the national median of 250. Health outcomes in the county show a life expectancy of 71.3 years, which is shorter than the Texas state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 26.4% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate is 22.4%, exceeding both the state average of 19.8% and the national average of 10%. These figures are derived from federal health and census reporting systems. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Shelby 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 Shelby 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.