Burnet County Health Data
Burnet County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.5%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
89
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.6%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
37.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 41.2 per 100K
Dentists
9.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.0
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 Burnet County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Burnet | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.4% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.6% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Burnet | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.5% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 5.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Burnet | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.3% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.0% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Burnet | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Burnet County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Burnet County Life Expectancy Exceeds Texas State Figure
Health data brief for Burnet County, Texas.
The life expectancy in Burnet County is 76.9 years. This is higher than the Texas state result of 74.3 years and closely approaches the national figure of 77 years. In terms of health coverage, 19.5% of residents are uninsured, which is lower than the Texas state rate of 19.8% but higher than the 10% national rate. Local health provider data shows 41 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. There are 89 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. The county also reports a poor or fair health rate of 19.6%, which is higher than the national rate of 17%. 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.