Winkler County Health Data
Winkler County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
9/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
26.4%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.0 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 Winkler County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Winkler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.3% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.7% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Winkler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.0% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.0% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Winkler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.8% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.6% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Winkler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Winkler 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
Winkler County life expectancy trails state and national averages
Health data brief for Winkler County, Texas.
Life expectancy in Winkler County is 71.2 years, which is lower than the Texas state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The county reports a poor or fair health rate of 26.4%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 19.7%, which matches the Texas state average of 19.8% but is nearly double the national average of 10%. Primary care provider availability is 27 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data for mental health provider ratios is not available for this county. 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.