Bastrop County Health Data
Bastrop County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
| Measure | Bastrop | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.2% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bastrop | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.0% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.8% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bastrop | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.7% | 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
| Measure | Bastrop | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.5% | 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.
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.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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.
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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.