Comal County Health Data
Comal County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
187
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.3%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 59.4 per 100K
Dentists
4.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.4
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 Comal County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Comal | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.5% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.1% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Comal | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.4% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.8% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 9.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Comal | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.7% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 9.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Comal | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Comal 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
Comal County Uninsured Rate Lower Than Texas State Average
Health data brief for Comal County, Texas.
The uninsured rate in Comal County is 13.3%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 19.8% but higher than the national rate of 10%. The county reports a life expectancy of 78.3 years, which is higher than both the state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Mental health provider availability is 187 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider availability is 59 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Adults reporting poor or fair health represent 16.3% of the population, which is comparable to the national figure of 17%. These statistics provide insight into health trends across Texas. 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.