Wheeler County Health Data
Wheeler County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
11/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
25.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
25.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.6%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
40.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 20.3 per 100K
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 Wheeler County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wheeler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.7% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wheeler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.3% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.2% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wheeler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.2% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.1% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wheeler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.1 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 Wheeler County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Wheeler County uninsured rate doubles national average
Health data brief for Wheeler County, Texas.
More than a quarter of Wheeler County residents lack health insurance, with an uninsured rate of 25.7%. This figure is notably higher than the Texas state average of 19.8% and is more than double the national average of approximately 10%. The county records a life expectancy of 71.3 years, which is shorter than the state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Clinical data shows there are 20 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70, and 83 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 250. Furthermore, 23.6% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national rate of 17%. 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.