Yoakum County Health Data
Yoakum County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
8/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
26.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
26.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
29.8%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.2
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 Yoakum County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Yoakum | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.0% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Yoakum | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.3% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.2% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Yoakum | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.2% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 44.3% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 6.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Yoakum | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Yoakum 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
Uninsured rate in Yoakum County exceeds Texas state average
Health data brief for Yoakum County, Texas.
In Yoakum County, 26.6% of residents under the age of 65 lack health insurance. This rate is higher than the Texas average of 19.8% and significantly exceeds the national rate of 10%. The county reports 26 primary care providers and 40 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are below the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Life expectancy in Yoakum County is 72.1 years, which is shorter than the state average of 74.3 and the national average of 77. About 29.8% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for data details.
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.