Sherman County Health Data
Sherman County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
27.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
27.3%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
21.9%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
164.3
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 Sherman County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sherman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.7% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.6% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sherman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.6% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sherman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.5% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.2% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sherman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sherman County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Uninsured Rate in Sherman County Nearly Triple the National Average
Health data brief for Sherman County, Texas.
In Sherman County, 27.3% of the population is uninsured, a rate significantly higher than the Texas state average of 19.8% and nearly triple the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 77.7 years, which is higher than the state average of 74.3 years and slightly above the national average of 77 years. Data regarding health status shows that 21.9% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Provider ratios for primary care and mental health are currently unavailable for this county. These statistics offer a factual overview of the county’s health profile based on recent federal datasets. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Sherman 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 Sherman 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.