Wise County Health Data
Wise County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.2%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.6 per 100K
Dentists
5.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.1
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 Wise County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wise | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.8% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.0% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wise | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 4.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wise | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.1% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.8% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wise | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wise County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Wise County mental health provider access trails national median
Health data brief for Wise County, Texas.
In Wise County, there are 73 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents. This figure is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. For primary care, the county recorded 38 providers per 100,000, which is also below the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 75.1 years, slightly longer than the Texas state average of 74.3 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 17.9% of residents under age 65 are uninsured, which is lower than the Texas state rate of 19.8% but higher than the national 10%. Roughly 21.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. Review the CDC County Health Rankings for Texas data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Wise County, Texas
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Wise County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.