Terrell County Health Data
Terrell County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
19.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
19.1%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
17.3%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
235.0
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 Terrell County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Terrell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.3% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Terrell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.0% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 5.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 6.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Terrell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.3% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.9% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 8.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 5.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Terrell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.5% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Terrell 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
Terrell County Poor Health Rate Aligns With National Levels
Health data brief for Terrell County, Texas.
In Terrell County, 17.3% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure that is nearly identical to the national level of 17% and lower than the Texas state figure. The uninsured rate is 19.1%, which is lower than the Texas state figure of 19.8% but higher than the national figure of 10%. Clinical data for life expectancy, primary care providers, and mental health providers is not currently available for this county in the federal record. However, the Texas state-level life expectancy is 74.3 years. These statistics are sourced from the latest available health surveys. Explore state-level data.
Get Care in Terrell County, Texas
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Terrell County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.