Swisher County Health Data
Swisher County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
5/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
28.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
28.1%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
27.0%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 14.3 per 100K
Dentists
14.3
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 Swisher County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Swisher | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.4% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.5% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.5% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.3% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Swisher | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.3% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.5% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 6.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Swisher | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.9% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 46.3% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Swisher | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Swisher County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Swisher County Life Expectancy Trails State and National Figures
Health data brief for Swisher County, Texas.
Life expectancy in Swisher County is 70.3 years, which is lower than the Texas state figure of 74.3 years and the national figure of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 28.1%, which is higher than the state figure of 19.8% and nearly three times the national figure of 10%. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 27.0%, compared to 17% nationally. Clinical access metrics show 14 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data for mental health providers is not available for this county. These numbers are based on the latest available federal health surveys and provider registries. 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.