Brown County Health Data
Brown County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.8%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
204
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.9%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 52.4 per 100K
Dentists
13.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
28.7
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 Brown County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.6% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.7% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.9% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.6% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Brown 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
Brown County Residents Experience Lower Life Expectancy Than Texas Average
Health data brief for Brown County, Texas.
Residents in Brown County have a life expectancy of 72.3 years. This is nearly five years shorter than the national figure of 77 years and trails the Texas state result of 74.3 years. The county also reports a poor or fair health rate of 20.9%, which is higher than the national rate of 17%. The uninsured rate in Brown County is 17.8%. While this is lower than the Texas state rate of 19.8%, it is higher than the national rate of 10%. Access to healthcare includes 52 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. There are 204 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is less 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.