Bexar County Health Data
Bexar County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.0%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
74
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
248
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.5%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 73.6 per 100K
Dentists
5.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.9
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 Bexar County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bexar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.2% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.8% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.0% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bexar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.3% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.7% | 30.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bexar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.0% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.1% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bexar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bexar 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
Poor and Fair Health Rates Elevated in Bexar County
Health data brief for Bexar County, Texas.
In Bexar County, 23.5% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure that exceeds the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 76.2 years, which is longer than the Texas state average of 74.3 years but shorter than the national average of 77. The county's uninsured rate stands at 18.0%, which is lower than the Texas average of 19.8% but higher than the national average of 10%. Bexar County has 74 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly above the national median of 70. Additionally, the county reports 248 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is just below the national median of 250. 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.