Bastrop County Health Data

Bastrop County, Texas

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

36/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

76.8 yr

Uninsured Rate

20.8%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

76.8 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

20.8%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

24

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

75

per 100K population

National avg 350

Poor / Fair Health

20.7%

State avg 23.6%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Physicians

16.6

per 100K residentsCDC: 23.5 per 100K

Dentists

5.9

per 100K residents

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

8.8

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 Bastrop County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureBastropState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity40.1%37.7%37.6%2.4 pts worse than state
Diabetes12.0%12.6%11.2%0.6 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure33.1%33.6%33.5%near state average
Depression22.2%22.9%24.1%0.7 pts better than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureBastropState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking14.0%15.1%16.3%1.1 pts better than state
Binge Drinking18.1%18.0%17.8%near state average
Physical Inactivity30.8%30.2%27.0%0.6 pts worse than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureBastropState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup71.7%72.2%74.9%near state average
Dental Visit (past year)55.0%51.0%57.3%4.0 pts better than state
Mammography (women 50–74)69.3%70.6%73.3%1.3 pts worse than state

Daily-life impact

MeasureBastropState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress17.6%18.5%18.6%0.9 pts better than state
Short Sleep Duration34.5%39.4%37.3%4.9 pts better than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bastrop County nationally on short sleep duration.

Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.

Data Story

Mental Health Provider Ratios Low in Bastrop County

Health data brief for Bastrop County, Texas.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Mental health access

Bastrop County reports 75 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 24 per 100,000 residents, which is also below the national median of 70. Life expectancy for county residents is 76.8 years, compared to the Texas average of 74.3 and the national average of 77. The uninsured rate is 20.8%, which is higher than both the state average of 19.8% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 20.7% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.

Get Care in Bastrop 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 Bastrop 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.

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Bastrop County, TX?
Bastrop County has a health score of 36/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #50 out of 254 counties in Texas (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Bastrop County?
Life expectancy in Bastrop County is 76.8 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Bastrop County above the state average.
How does Bastrop County health compare to the Texas average?
Bastrop County's health score of 36/100 is above the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 76.8 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 20.8% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Bastrop County?
Key health factors for Bastrop County include: life expectancy (76.8 years), uninsured rate (20.8%), and primary care physician access (24:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 75:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Bastrop County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 36/100 ("Below Average"), Bastrop County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.8 years. 20.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Bastrop County healthier than the Texas average?
Bastrop County's health score of 36/100 exceeds the Texas average of 25/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Bastrop County has better primary care access (24:1 ratio) than the state average (45:1).

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.