DeWitt County Health Data
DeWitt County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.8%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 60.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.0
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 DeWitt County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | DeWitt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.5% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.5% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | DeWitt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.3% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | DeWitt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.0% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.0% | 51.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | DeWitt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare DeWitt County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Ratio At Thirty In DeWitt County
Health data brief for DeWitt County, Texas.
In DeWitt County, there are 30 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents. This concentration is lower than the national median of 250 mental health providers per 100,000 people. Data shows life expectancy is 74.6 years, which is slightly higher than the Texas average of 74.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 22.8% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 18.9%, which is lower than the state rate of 19.8% but higher than the national 10%. There are 60 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. 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.