Goliad County Health Data
Goliad County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.5%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.3%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.2
per 100K residents
Dentists
28.2
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 Goliad County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Goliad | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.3% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Goliad | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Goliad | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.7% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.1% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.1% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Goliad | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Goliad 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
Mental Health Provider Ratios Significantly Below National Median
Health data brief for Goliad County, Texas.
Goliad County has 14 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, one of the lowest ratios compared to the national median of 250. Data for primary care providers was not available for this county. Life expectancy for residents is 77.8 years, which is higher than both the Texas state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding insurance, 16.5% of the population is uninsured, a figure lower than the state average of 19.8% but higher than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 21.3% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the 17% national average. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Goliad 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 Goliad 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.