Duval County Health Data
Duval County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
5/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.0%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
10
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
32.7%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
50.9
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 Duval County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Duval | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.2% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 17.0% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.0% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Duval | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.8% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 40.2% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 10.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Duval | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.5% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 40.9% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 10.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Duval | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Duval 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
Duval County Shows Limited Number of Mental Health Providers
Health data brief for Duval County, Texas.
Duval County records 10 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This data point highlights clinical resource levels compared to broader benchmarks. The health profile for the county also includes a life expectancy of 70.3 years, which is lower than the state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 32.7% of residents report their health as poor or fair, which is higher than the 17% national rate. The uninsured rate in the county stands at 18.0%, which is lower than the Texas average of 19.8% but higher than the 10% national rate. Statistics for primary care providers are not provided for this specific area. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Duval County, Texas
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Duval County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.