Young County Health Data
Young County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.1%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.9%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 83.4 per 100K
Dentists
16.7
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 Young County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Young | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.6% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Young | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Young | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.2% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.9% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Young | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Young County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Young County primary care ratio exceeds national median
Health data brief for Young County, Texas.
Young County has 83 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 and more than double the ratios found in several neighboring counties. The county also reports 83 mental health providers per 100,000, which remains below the national median of 250. Life expectancy in Young County is 71.2 years, which is shorter than the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 21.1%, slightly higher than the state average of 19.8% and double the national 10%. Approximately 21.9% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. Access the CDC County Health Rankings for state-level comparisons.
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.