Red River County

TexasFIPS 48387

Pop. 11,5870 HospitalsSVI 0.69RUCC 8 (Rural)MH HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Red River County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricRed River CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence13.0%13.4%
Adult Obesity39.9%39.3%
Uninsured Rate19.1%19.8%
PCPs per 10K2.64.5
Premature Death (YPLL)19,570.969

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

6
NPs & PAs
51.4 per 100k
3
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$14,474.62
Medicare Per Capita
1448.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorRed River CountyState Avg 
Diabetes17.1%
Obesity38.9%
Depression23.9%
Frequent Mental Distress18.3%
COPD10.8%
Current Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease9.6%
Stroke5.3%
High Blood Pressure45.0%
Poor General Health26.9%
Disability39.2%
No Leisure Physical Activity32.2%
Binge Drinking14.5%
Uninsured13.8%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Red River County has no hospital. 75 of Texas's counties are hospital deserts.

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Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.69
Socioeconomic Status0.79
Household Composition & Disability0.68
Minority Status & Language0.63
Housing Type & Transportation0.38

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

Primary Care
Not Designated
Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Nearest Hospitals

Since Red River County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

Hospital Closures

HospitalYearType
East Texas Medical Center Clarksville2014Complete

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.