Tyler County Health Data
Tyler County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.1%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.6%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.0
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 Tyler County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tyler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.3% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tyler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.3% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.6% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tyler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.1% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.7% | 51.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tyler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Tyler County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Tyler County Life Expectancy Measured at 71.6 Years
Health data brief for Tyler County, Texas.
Life expectancy in Tyler County is 71.6 years, a figure that is shorter than the 74.3-year state average and the 77-year national average. This data point is recorded alongside a report that 22.6% of residents are in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. Access to clinical care is limited, with 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 34 mental health providers per 100,000, both of which fall significantly below the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. The county's uninsured rate of 19.1% is nearly identical to the 19.8% Texas state average but remains higher than the 10% national average. 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.