Fort Bend County Health Data
Fort Bend County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
81.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
85
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
119
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.9%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 84.7 per 100K
Dentists
3.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.6
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 Fort Bend County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fort Bend | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.4% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 8.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 17.6% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 5.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fort Bend | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.5% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 5.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 6.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fort Bend | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.5% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.6% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 10.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.1% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 6.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fort Bend | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fort Bend 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
Fort Bend County Life Expectancy Surpasses National Average
Health data brief for Fort Bend County, Texas.
Fort Bend County reports a life expectancy of 81.0 years, which is higher than the Texas state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. This county also has an uninsured rate of 12.4%, which is lower than the state average of 19.8% but higher than the national average of 10%. Regarding healthcare access, the primary care provider ratio is 85 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio of 119 per 100,000 remains lower than the national median of 250. Approximately 15.9% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is slightly lower than 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.