Caldwell County Health Data
Caldwell County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.8%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.1%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 25.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.4
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 Caldwell County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Caldwell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.4% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.6% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Caldwell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.0% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Caldwell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.9% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.4% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Caldwell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Caldwell County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Caldwell County Primary Care Provider Density Compared to National Median
Health data brief for Caldwell County, Texas.
Caldwell County has 26 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This number is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000 people. The county’s mental health provider ratio is also lower than the national median of 250, at 82 per 100,000 residents. Health statistics show that 25.1% of people in the county report being in fair or poor health, which is higher than the 17% reported nationally. The uninsured rate stands at 22.8%, a figure that exceeds the Texas state rate of 19.8% and the national rate of 10%. Life expectancy in Caldwell County is 75.7 years, which is higher than the state result of 74.3 years but lower than the national figure of 77 years. Explore state-level health 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.