Brewster County Health Data
Brewster County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
50/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
127
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
179
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.9%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
63.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 127.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
31.7
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 Brewster County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Brewster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.6% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.1% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Brewster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.3% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 6.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Brewster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.9% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.5% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 8.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Brewster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.9 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 Brewster 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
Brewster County primary care provider ratio nearly doubles national median
Health data brief for Brewster County, Texas.
In Brewster County, the primary care provider ratio is 127 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This higher ratio of clinical providers exists alongside a life expectancy of 79.7 years, which is higher than both the Texas average of 74.3 and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 22.7%, which is higher than the Texas average of 19.8% and more than double the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 17.9% of residents report poor or fair health, aligning closely with the national average of 17%. The mental health provider ratio is 179 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. 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.