Throckmorton County Health Data
Throckmorton County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
19.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
19.4%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
66
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.8%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
62.9
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 Throckmorton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Throckmorton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.6% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Throckmorton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Throckmorton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.4% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.5% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Throckmorton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Throckmorton 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
Throckmorton County Uninsured Rate Lower Than Texas State Figure
Health data brief for Throckmorton County, Texas.
The uninsured rate in Throckmorton County is 19.4%, which is lower than the Texas state figure of 19.8% but higher than the national figure of 10%. About 18.8% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national figure of 17%. The county has 67 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is slightly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The ratio of mental health providers is 66 per 100,000 people, lower than the national median of 250. County-specific life expectancy data is not available, though the state life expectancy for Texas is 74.3 years. These findings are based on federal provider registries and survey 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.