Potter County
TexasFIPS 48375
Pop. 118,5257 HospitalsSVI 0.99RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Potter County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 15.3% | 13.4% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 38.6% | 39.3% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 22.9% | 19.8% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 8.8 | 4.5 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 13,393.537 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
122
Primary Care Physicians
106.4 per 100k
361
NPs & PAs
314.9 per 100k
70
Dentists
983
Hospital Beds
8.6 per 1,000
$12,613.99
Medicare Per Capita
1895.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Potter County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.2% | — | |
| Obesity | 42.2% | — | |
| Depression | 23.2% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | — | |
| COPD | 8.7% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 17.7% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.6% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.3% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 29.9% | — | |
| Disability | 40.1% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 35.9% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | — | |
| Uninsured | 23.9% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.99
Socioeconomic Status0.95
Household Composition & Disability0.88
Minority Status & Language0.91
Housing Type & Transportation0.99
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 Potter County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bsa Hospital | Amarillo | 445 | |
| Northwest Texas Hospital | Amarillo | 495 | |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Amarillo | Amarillo | 28 | |
| Quail Creek Surgical Hospital | Amarillo | 39 | |
| Rehabilitation Hospital of Amarillo | Amarillo | 50 | |
| Texas Specialty Hospital | Amarillo | 54 | |
| Va Hosp | Amarillo | 149 |
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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.