Health Profile of Armstrong County, Texas
Armstrong County Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Armstrong County Around averageAmong the top 5 healthiest counties in Texas
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Armstrong County | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 86.2 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.2% | 17.1% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.2% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Armstrong County is 86.2 years, about 8.2 years longer than the Texas average of 78.0 years. The uninsured rate is 4.2%, lower than the Texas average of 17.1%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.2% of residents, lower than the Texas average of 21.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
792 residents in Armstrong County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 58 16 men · 41 women
- 75–84 140 62 men · 78 women
- 65–74 237 127 men · 110 women
- 50–64 357 178 men · 180 women
Younger residents
384 residents in Armstrong County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 114 59 boys · 55 girls
- 7–12 113 47 boys · 66 girls
- 3–7 87 35 boys · 52 girls
- 0–3 70 29 boys · 41 girls
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Armstrong County | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.3% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.1% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.6% | 37.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Armstrong County is about 27% higher than in Texas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Armstrong County | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.8% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.2% | 29.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Armstrong County is about 21% lower than in Texas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 2,618 cigarettes a day, 78,551 a month, or 955,709 a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 28,802 minutes a day and 10.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Armstrong County is 86.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 0.23 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Armstrong County | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.39 | 6.84 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Armstrong County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Armstrong County, TX Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Armstrong County, TX is the 5th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 1,822 residents against a local median of 5,801. Where Armstrong County, TX breaks from the counties next to it is uninsured, sitting 77% below the local median of 17.9% at 4.2%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 12.3% on uninsured, so Armstrong County, TX sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Armstrong County, TX has the lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong County, TX | 1,822 | 86.2 yrs #1/6 | 4.2% #1/6 | 33.6% #2/6 |
| Carson County, TX | 5,801 | 83.8 yrs | 11.7% | 34.3% |
| Briscoe County, TX | 1,301 | 84.4 yrs | 19.8% | 38.3% |
| Randall County, TX | 146,053 | 78.1 yrs | 11.0% | 31.4% |
| Donley County, TX | 3,257 | 79.1 yrs | 17.9% | 35.7% |
| Swisher County, TX | 6,937 | 80.6 yrs | 23.3% | 38.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Armstrong County, Texas has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Texas, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Armstrong County, Texas.
How healthy is Armstrong County, Texas?
Armstrong County, Texas has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
Is Armstrong County, Texas one of the healthiest counties in Texas?
Armstrong County ranks 5th healthiest out of 247 counties in Texas by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the life expectancy in Armstrong County, Texas?
People in Armstrong County, Texas can expect to live 86.2 years on average, 8.2 years longer than the Texas average of 78.0.
What percentage of Armstrong County, Texas residents are uninsured?
4.2% of residents in Armstrong County, Texas have no health insurance, about 1 in 24 people, 12.9 points below the Texas rate of 17.1%.
What percentage of Armstrong County, Texas residents are obese?
33.6% of adults in Armstrong County, Texas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.0 points below the Texas rate of 37.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Armstrong County, Texas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 2,618 cigarettes a day, 78,551 a month, or 955,709 a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 28,802 minutes a day and 10.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Armstrong County is 86.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 0.23 lifetimes a year.
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