Somervell County Health Data
Somervell County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.4%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
74
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.8%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 73.9 per 100K
Dentists
10.5
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 Somervell County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Somervell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.9% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.3% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Somervell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.3% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 6.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Somervell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.3% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.2% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 12.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Somervell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Somervell 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
Somervell County Health Status Reports Better Than National Averages
Health data brief for Somervell County, Texas.
Somervell County reports a poor or fair health rate of 14.8%, which is lower than the national average of 17%. This positive differentiator is accompanied by a life expectancy of 76.7 years, exceeding the Texas state average of 74.3 years and approaching the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio is 74 per 100,000, slightly higher than the national median of 70, while the mental health provider ratio is 51 per 100,000, significantly lower than the national median of 250. The county's uninsured rate is 16.4%, which is lower than the state average of 19.8% but higher than the national average of 10%. These metrics provide an evidence-based overview of the county’s current standing. 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.