Mitchell County
TexasFIPS 48335
Pop. 8,9901 HospitalSVI 0.70RUCC 7 (Rural)
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Mitchell County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 14.5% | 13.4% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 41.1% | 39.3% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 16.7% | 19.8% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.5 | 4.5 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 11,321.985 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
4
Primary Care Physicians
44.1 per 100k
5
NPs & PAs
55.1 per 100k
1
Dentists
17
Hospital Beds
1.9 per 1,000
$12,721.31
Medicare Per Capita
1154.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Mitchell County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.3% | — | |
| Obesity | 38.5% | — | |
| Depression | 22.1% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | — | |
| COPD | 8.2% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 16.9% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.9% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.0% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 26.4% | — | |
| Disability | 36.6% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 32.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | — | |
| Uninsured | 21.9% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.70
Socioeconomic Status0.55
Household Composition & Disability0.42
Minority Status & Language0.89
Housing Type & Transportation0.82
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Hospitals in Mitchell County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell County Hospital District | Colorado City | 25 | CAHRural |
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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.