Hunt County
TexasFIPS 48231
Pop. 99,9562 HospitalsSVI 0.87RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Hunt County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.9% | 13.4% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 41.8% | 39.3% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 18.9% | 19.8% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.7 | 4.5 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,488.821 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
27
Primary Care Physicians
23.8 per 100k
118
NPs & PAs
104.1 per 100k
36
Dentists
227
Hospital Beds
2.0 per 1,000
$14,002.16
Medicare Per Capita
1890.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Hunt County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.8% | — | |
| Obesity | 37.0% | — | |
| Depression | 23.8% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | — | |
| COPD | 7.9% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.8% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.8% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 23.6% | — | |
| Disability | 34.9% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 28.6% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | — | |
| Uninsured | 15.8% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.87
Socioeconomic Status0.82
Household Composition & Disability0.70
Minority Status & Language0.68
Housing Type & Transportation0.93
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Hunt County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Oaks Hospital | Greenville | 54 | |
| Hunt Regional Healthcare | Greenville | 192 |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hunt Regional Community Hospital of Commerce | 2015 | Complete |
Source: UNC Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.