Wheeler County
TexasFIPS 48483
Pop. 4,9902 HospitalsSVI 0.90RUCC 9 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Wheeler County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.9% | 13.4% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 39.8% | 39.3% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 25.7% | 19.8% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.0 | 4.5 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 13,274.953 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
2
Primary Care Physicians
41.6 per 100k
3
NPs & PAs
62.4 per 100k
1
Dentists
41
Hospital Beds
8.5 per 1,000
$17,368.05
Medicare Per Capita
1412.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Wheeler County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.2% | — | |
| Obesity | 37.2% | — | |
| Depression | 23.6% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | — | |
| COPD | 9.4% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 16.1% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.7% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.5% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.8% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 25.1% | — | |
| Disability | 37.1% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 31.0% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | — | |
| Uninsured | 16.5% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.90
Socioeconomic Status0.90
Household Composition & Disability0.99
Minority Status & Language0.68
Housing Type & Transportation0.54
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 Wheeler County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Hospital | Wheeler | 16 | CAHRural |
| Shamrock General Hospital | Shamrock | 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.