Cameron County Health Data
Cameron County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
25.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
25.2%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
97
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
37.4%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 49.2 per 100K
Dentists
3.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.6
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 Cameron County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cameron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.0% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 17.5% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.1% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cameron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.6% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.8% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 6.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cameron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.8% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 43.7% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 7.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cameron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cameron 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
Cameron County Residents Report High Rates of Poor Health
Health data brief for Cameron County, Texas.
In Cameron County, 37.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health. This is more than double the national rate of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate is 25.2%, which is higher than the Texas state rate of 19.8% and the national rate of 10%. Access to care includes 49 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. There are 97 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than the national median of 250. Life expectancy in Cameron County is 76.3 years. This exceeds the Texas state result of 74.3 years but remains 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.