Frio County Health Data
Frio County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
9/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
32.3%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 21.7 per 100K
Dentists
16.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
27.7
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 Frio County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Frio | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.5% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 16.5% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.1% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Frio | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.5% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 9.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Frio | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.7% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 41.6% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 9.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Frio | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Frio 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
Poor and Fair Health Rates Exceed National Averages in Frio
Health data brief for Frio County, Texas.
Approximately 32.3% of adults in Frio County report being in poor or fair health, nearly double the national average of 17%. This health self-assessment rate is also notably higher than many other regions in the state. Life expectancy for residents is 72.4 years, which is shorter than the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. For medical services, the county has 22 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, roughly one-third of the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 33 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. Insurance coverage data indicates that 21.9% of the population lacks health insurance, which is higher than the state average of 19.8% and more than twice the national rate of 10%. 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.