Places in Texas With the Highest Cancer Rates
Almost every Texan knows someone who’s battled cancer. With the disease ranking among the leading causes of death statewide, researchers are now uncovering which regions are facing the highest risk.
The CDC conducted a study that identified which counties in Texas have the highest cancer rates. Experts can utilize this valuable research to gain a deeper understanding of cancer exposure and develop more effective prevention strategies.
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Cancer and the Various Factors
There are a variety of factors that contribute to cancer rates. People who have family members with cancer can be more prone due to genetics, air pollution, and even where you work can all have an effect on cancer rates.
Other factors like socioeconomics, can play a critical role. If someone is unable to afford or get access to preventive care, then that can disproportionately place them at higher risk, as well.
Is Your County Listed?
Here are the Texas counties with the highest cancer rates from 2017 to 2021.
Polk County
- Age-adjusted rate per 100,000, 2016-2020: 679.5
Stonewall County
- Age-adjusted rate per 100,000, 2016-2020: 621.1
Hudspeth County
- Age-adjusted rate per 100,000, 2016-2020: 585.8
Camp County
- Age-adjusted rate per 100,000, 2016-2020: 568.8
Edwards County
- Age-adjusted rate per 100,000, 2016-2020: 545.6
Delta County
- Age-adjusted rate per 100,000, 2016-2020: 542.5
Armstrong County
- Age-adjusted rate per 100,000, 2016-2020: 541.7
Martin County
- Age-adjusted rate per 100,000, 2016-2020: 536.7
Baylor County
- Age-adjusted rate per 100,000, 2016-2020: 529.8
Walker County
- Age-adjusted rate per 100,000, 2016-2020: 529.7
Morris County
- Age-adjusted rate per 100,000, 2016-2020: 527.1
Jasper County
- Age-adjusted rate per 100,000, 2016-2020: 526.6
McCulloch County
- Age-adjusted rate per 100,000, 2016-2020: 522.8
Foard County
- Age-adjusted rate per 100,000, 2016-2020: 521.5
Fisher County
- Age-adjusted rate per 100,000, 2016-2020: 513.5
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