Stephens County Health Data
Stephens County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
19/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.8%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.6%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.6
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 Stephens County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Stephens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.6% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Stephens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.3% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Stephens | 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) | 48.4% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Stephens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 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 Stephens 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
Stephens County Life Expectancy Trails National and State Averages
Health data brief for Stephens County, Texas.
Life expectancy in Stephens County is 73.7 years, which is shorter than the Texas state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Other health indicators show that 23.6% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure above the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate stands at 20.8%, slightly higher than the state average of 19.8% and double the national average of 10%. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 33 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 64 mental health providers per 100,000, both of which are below the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. This summary is based on reported federal health and census data. Explore state-level data.
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.