Galveston County Health Data
Galveston County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
44/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.8%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
159
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 70.4 per 100K
Dentists
2.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.7
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 Galveston County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Galveston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.8% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.2% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Galveston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.3% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 5.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Galveston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.1% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.5% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 9.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Galveston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.2 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 Galveston 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
Life Expectancy in Galveston County Surpasses Texas State Average
Health data brief for Galveston County, Texas.
Life expectancy in Galveston County stands at 76.1 years, exceeding the Texas state average of 74.3 years but remaining below the national average of 77 years. The county reports a primary care provider ratio of 70 per 100,000 residents, which exactly matches the national median. Mental health care access is recorded at 159 providers per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250 but higher than many neighboring counties. About 15.8% of the population lacks health insurance, a rate that is lower than the Texas state average of 19.8% but still higher than the 10% national average. Additionally, 17.7% of adults report poor or fair health, which is nearly identical to the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.