Bosque County Health Data
Bosque County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.3%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.1%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
21.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.4
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 Bosque County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bosque | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.8% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bosque | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 4.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bosque | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.5% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.9% | 51.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bosque | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bosque County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Bosque County mental health provider ratio lags behind national median
Health data brief for Bosque County, Texas.
In Bosque County, the mental health provider ratio is 47 per 100,000 residents, which is considerably lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This disparity in service availability accompanies a primary care provider ratio of 54 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70. The county's life expectancy is recorded at 73.6 years, shorter than the state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 23.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Bosque County is 20.3%, slightly higher than the Texas average of 19.8% and double the national rate of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.