Aransas County Health Data
Aransas County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
95
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.6%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.2
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 Aransas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Aransas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.3% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Aransas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.6% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Aransas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.4% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.1% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Aransas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Aransas County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Aransas County Primary Care Ratio Lags Behind National Median
Health data brief for Aransas County, Texas.
Aransas County has 33 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000 residents. This gap in provider access is accompanied by a mental health provider ratio of 95 per 100,000 residents, also lower than the national median of 250. The county's life expectancy is 73.3 years, which is one year shorter than the Texas average of 74.3 years and nearly four years shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in Aransas County is 20.6%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 19.8% and significantly higher than the national 10% rate. Additionally, 23.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. These data points provide an overview of local healthcare access and health status. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Aransas County, Texas
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Aransas County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.