Castro County Health Data
Castro County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
25.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
25.3%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.8%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.1 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
54.6
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 Castro County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Castro | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.7% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.7% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Castro | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.8% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.5% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Castro | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.2% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.1% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Castro | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Castro County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Castro County Uninsured Rate Exceeds State and National Levels
Health data brief for Castro County, Texas.
Castro County reports that 25.3% of its population under age 65 is uninsured, a rate that is higher than both the Texas state average of 19.8% and the national average of 10%. This coverage gap exists alongside a life expectancy of 75.4 years, which sits above the state average of 74.3 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio in the county is 27 per 100,000 residents, trailing the national median of 70. For mental health care, the county has 14 providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250. Approximately 24.8% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to the national average 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.