Blanco County Health Data
Blanco County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.2%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.6%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
33.3
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 Blanco County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Blanco | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.3% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Blanco | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.0% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 8.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Blanco | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.6% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.4% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 7.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Blanco | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Blanco County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Blanco County Residents Outlive State and National Life Expectancy Averages
Health data brief for Blanco County, Texas.
Residents of Blanco County have a life expectancy of 78.0 years, which exceeds both the Texas state average of 74.3 and the national average of 77. The county reports an uninsured rate of 18.2%, which is higher than the national average of 10% but lower than the Texas state average of 19.8%. About 18.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Access to providers is lower than national medians, with 42 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 38 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. The national medians for these provider types are 70 and 250 per 100,000, respectively. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Blanco 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 Blanco 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.