Atascosa County Health Data
Atascosa County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.2%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
66
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.0%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 20.0 per 100K
Dentists
6.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.0
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 Atascosa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Atascosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.2% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.0% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.0% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Atascosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.8% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.5% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Atascosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.8% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.2% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Atascosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Atascosa County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Atascosa County Uninsured Rate Exceeds State and National Figures
Health data brief for Atascosa County, Texas.
Atascosa County has an uninsured rate of 20.2%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 19.8% and double the national rate of 10%. This high rate of residents without health coverage is a defining characteristic of the county's health data. In terms of provider access, there are 20 primary care providers and 66 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both well below the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Life expectancy in the county is 74.0 years, slightly lower than the Texas average of 74.3 years and three years shorter than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 25.0% of the population reports poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. These data points summarize the differences in healthcare access and health status in Atascosa County. Explore state-level data.
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.