Anderson County Health Data
Anderson County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
62
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.4%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.7 per 100K
Dentists
5.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.0
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Anderson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Anderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.1% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Anderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.1% | 30.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Anderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.9% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.7% | 51.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Anderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Anderson County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Anderson County Mental Health Provider Rates Significantly Trail National Figures
Health data brief for Anderson County, Texas.
Anderson County recorded a mental health provider ratio of 62 providers per 100,000 residents, which is considerably lower than the national median of 250 providers per 100,000 residents. Other healthcare access metrics show 38 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. The county's life expectancy is 72.0 years, which is shorter than the Texas state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 22.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a higher percentage than the 17% national average. The uninsured rate in the county stands at 17.7%, which is lower than the statewide Texas rate of 19.8% but higher than the national rate of 10%. These figures highlights disparities in provider availability and general health outcomes within the region. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.