Smith County Health Data
Smith County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
99
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
185
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.1%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 98.7 per 100K
Dentists
2.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.9
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 Smith County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Smith | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.9% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Smith | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.0% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Smith | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.9% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.2% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Smith | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Smith County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Smith County Primary Care Ratios Exceed National Median Benchmarks
Health data brief for Smith County, Texas.
Smith County reports 99 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In contrast, the county's mental health provider ratio is 185 per 100,000, which remains below the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 75.4 years, which is longer than the Texas state average of 74.3 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 21.1%, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 18.6%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 19.8% but nearly double the national average of 10%. These data points provide a comparative look at the county's health environment. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.