Sutton County Health Data
Sutton County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.3%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
121
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
28.5%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
90.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 120.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
30.2
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 Sutton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sutton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.0% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.2% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sutton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.4% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.1% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sutton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.2% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 45.5% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sutton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sutton 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
Poor Health Rates in Sutton County Higher Than State Norms
Health data brief for Sutton County, Texas.
Approximately 28.5% of residents in Sutton County report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national figure of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 74.1 years, which is similar to the Texas state figure of 74.3 years but lower than the national figure of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 21.3%, which is higher than the state figure of 19.8% and double the national figure of 10%. Regarding medical access, the county has 121 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider data for the county is not currently available in the federal registry. These metrics provide a snapshot of clinical access and health status. 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.