Garza County Health Data
Garza County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
13/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.2%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.1%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
18.4
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 Garza County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Garza | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.9% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.5% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.8% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Garza | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.9% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.9% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 5.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Garza | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.1% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 44.1% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 6.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Garza | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Garza 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
Primary Care Access in Garza County Trails National Median
Health data brief for Garza County, Texas.
Garza County has 17 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure far below the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is similarly low at 22 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 73.5 years, slightly shorter than the state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. According to health reports, 28.1% of adults in Garza County describe their health as poor or fair, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 22.2%, exceeding the state average of 19.8% and more than doubling the national rate of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Garza 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 Garza 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.