Lamar County
TexasFIPS 48277
Pop. 50,0881 HospitalSVI 0.85RUCC 5 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Lamar County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.4% | 13.4% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 38.6% | 39.3% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 18.2% | 19.8% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.4 | 4.5 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 12,235.503 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
22
Primary Care Physicians
43.0 per 100k
81
NPs & PAs
158.4 per 100k
25
Dentists
154
Hospital Beds
3.0 per 1,000
$15,035.56
Medicare Per Capita
1884.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Lamar County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.3% | — | |
| Obesity | 39.5% | — | |
| Depression | 24.8% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | — | |
| COPD | 10.0% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 17.9% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.3% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.8% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.3% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 26.2% | — | |
| Disability | 38.3% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 31.6% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | — | |
| Uninsured | 14.8% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.85
Socioeconomic Status0.79
Household Composition & Disability0.98
Minority Status & Language0.64
Housing Type & Transportation0.60
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
✓
Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Lamar County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Regional Health | Paris | 368 | Rural |
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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.