Edwards County Health Data
Edwards County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
1/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
29.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
29.4%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
31.1%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
143.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 69.5 per 100K
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 Edwards County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Edwards | 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 | 33.9% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.9% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Edwards | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.7% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Edwards | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.1% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 42.4% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 8.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Edwards | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Edwards 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
Edwards County Uninsured Rate Reaches Nearly Thirty Percent
Health data brief for Edwards County, Texas.
Nearly 30% of Edwards County residents are without health insurance, the highest uninsured rate among the counties analyzed. At 29.4%, this rate is nearly triple the 10% national average and higher than the Texas average of 19.8%. While the life expectancy for the county is not provided in current datasets, 31.1% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the 17% national average. The county has 70 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, matching the national median. However, the ratio of mental health providers is 72 per 100,000, which is lower than the 250 per 100,000 national median. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Edwards 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 Edwards 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.