Health Profile of Glasscock County, Texas
Glasscock 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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C
Glasscock County Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Glasscock County | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.2 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 25.1% | 17.1% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.2% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Glasscock County is 81.2 years, about 3.2 years longer than the Texas average of 78.0 years. The uninsured rate is 25.1%, higher than the Texas average of 17.1%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.2% of residents, higher than the Texas average of 21.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
350 residents in Glasscock County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 17 10 men · 7 women
- 75–84 49 21 men · 28 women
- 65–74 71 35 men · 36 women
- 50–64 213 116 men · 96 women
Younger residents
246 residents in Glasscock County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 97 60 boys · 37 girls
- 7–12 76 48 boys · 29 girls
- 3–7 45 27 boys · 19 girls
- 0–3 28 15 boys · 13 girls
About 33 residents in Glasscock County (3.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Glasscock County | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.7% | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.8% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.2% | 37.6% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Glasscock County are about the same as in Texas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Glasscock County | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.3% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.1% | 29.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Glasscock County are about the same as in Texas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 1,740 cigarettes a day, 52,206 a month, or 635,177 a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 19,142 minutes a day and 7.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Glasscock County is 81.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 0.16 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 | Glasscock County | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.13 | 6.84 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Glasscock County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Glasscock County, TX Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Glasscock County, TX is the smallest of the 6 counties compared here, 1,068 residents against a local median of 5,218. Glasscock County, TX's uninsured, at 25.1%, runs 47% above the 17.1% typical of the counties around it. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 12.9% on uninsured, so Glasscock County, TX sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Glasscock County, TX has the 5th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasscock County, TX | 1,068 | 81.2 yrs #3/6 | 25.1% #5/6 | 38.2% #5/6 |
| Howard County, TX | 32,290 | 73.8 yrs | 13.6% | 38.2% |
| Sterling County, TX | 1,468 | 84.0 yrs | 26.4% | 36.5% |
| Reagan County, TX | 3,232 | 77.5 yrs | 19.0% | 37.9% |
| Midland County, TX | 174,801 | 78.1 yrs | 14.5% | 35.4% |
| Martin County, TX | 5,218 | 84.2 yrs | 17.1% | 36.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Glasscock County, Texas has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Texas, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Glasscock County, Texas.
How healthy is Glasscock County, Texas?
Glasscock County, Texas has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
Is Glasscock County, Texas one of the healthiest counties in Texas?
Glasscock County ranks 107th 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 average lifespan in Glasscock County, Texas?
People in Glasscock County, Texas can expect to live 81.2 years on average, 3.2 years longer than the Texas average of 78.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Glasscock County, Texas?
25.1% of residents in Glasscock County, Texas have no health insurance, about 1 in 4 people, 8.0 points above the Texas rate of 17.1%.
What is the obesity rate in Glasscock County, Texas?
38.2% of adults in Glasscock County, Texas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.6 points above the Texas rate of 37.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Glasscock County, Texas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 1,740 cigarettes a day, 52,206 a month, or 635,177 a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 19,142 minutes a day and 7.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Glasscock County is 81.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 0.16 lifetimes a year.
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