Bandera County Health Data
Bandera County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.4%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
194
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.4%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
37.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.5 per 100K
Dentists
18.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
27.8
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 Bandera County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bandera | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.4% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.9% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bandera | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.2% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bandera | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.6% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.8% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 6.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bandera | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bandera County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Bandera County Primary Care Provider Access Below National Median
Health data brief for Bandera County, Texas.
Bandera County has 33 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000 residents. The mental health provider ratio is 194 per 100,000 residents, also below the national median of 250. Residents in Bandera County have a life expectancy of 76.9 years, which is longer than the Texas state average of 74.3 years but slightly shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 19.4%, which is nearly double the national average of 10% but slightly lower than the Texas state average of 19.8%. About 18.4% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Bandera 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 Bandera 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.