Brazos County Health Data
Brazos County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
150
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.6%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 83.1 per 100K
Dentists
2.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.7
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 Brazos County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Brazos | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.8% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 4.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.0% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Brazos | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.8% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Brazos | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.2% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.1% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Brazos | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Brazos County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Brazos County life expectancy exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Brazos County, Texas.
Brazos County reports a life expectancy of 79.0 years, exceeding both the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Despite this higher life expectancy, 20.6% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county has 83 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, surpassing the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio of 150 per 100,000 remains below the national median of 250. The uninsured rate stands at 15.7%, which is lower than the Texas average of 19.8% but higher than the 10% national rate. These metrics provide a snapshot of the health landscape within the jurisdiction compared to state and federal benchmarks. 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.