Wichita County
TexasFIPS 48485
Pop. 129,3507 HospitalsSVI 0.82RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Wichita County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.7% | 13.4% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 38.9% | 39.3% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 16.8% | 19.8% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 8.3 | 4.5 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 11,092.029 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
116
Primary Care Physicians
89.1 per 100k
267
NPs & PAs
205.1 per 100k
104
Dentists
898
Hospital Beds
6.9 per 1,000
$15,394.17
Medicare Per Capita
1869.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Wichita County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.7% | — | |
| Obesity | 36.5% | — | |
| Depression | 24.3% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | — | |
| COPD | 8.2% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.9% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.9% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.7% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 24.3% | — | |
| Disability | 35.3% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 29.1% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | — | |
| Uninsured | 16.7% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.82
Socioeconomic Status0.74
Household Composition & Disability0.69
Minority Status & Language0.74
Housing Type & Transportation0.84
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 Wichita County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electra Memorial Hospital | Electra | 25 | CAH |
| Healthsouth Rehab Hospital of Wichita Falls | Wichita Falls | 84 | |
| Highcrest Hospital of Wichita Falls | Wichita Falls | 31 | |
| North Texas State Hospital | Wichita Falls | 354 | |
| Red River Hospital | Wichita Falls | 96 | |
| United Regional Health Care System | Wichita Falls | 565 | |
| Us Air Force Hosp | Wichita Falls | 296 |
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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.