Terry County Health Data
Terry County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
5/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
23.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
23.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
9
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
30.4%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
8.5
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 Terry County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Terry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.2% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.1% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.2% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Terry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.8% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 6.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Terry | 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) | 42.5% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 8.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Terry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Terry 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
Terry County Mental Health Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Terry County, Texas.
Terry County has 9 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Approximately 30.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national figure of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 70.8 years, compared to the Texas state figure of 74.3 years and the national figure of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 23.6%, higher than the state figure of 19.8% and the national figure of 10%. There are 34 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. These metrics are compiled from federal registry data. 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.