Gillespie County Health Data
Gillespie County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
24.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
24.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
117
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
94
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.1%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 117.2 per 100K
Dentists
7.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.4
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 Gillespie County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gillespie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.2% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gillespie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.9% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 7.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gillespie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.5% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.9% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 6.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gillespie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gillespie County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Ratios in Gillespie County Exceed National Median
Health data brief for Gillespie County, Texas.
Gillespie County reports 117 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, significantly exceeding the national median of 70. This represents a much higher density of medical professionals than the state average. Life expectancy in the county is 78.7 years, which is longer than both the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. However, 24.7% of residents remain uninsured, a figure higher than the state average of 19.8% and more than double the national average of 10%. The mental health provider ratio is 94 per 100,000, below the national median of 250. About 18.1% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is slightly higher than 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.