Gonzales County Health Data
Gonzales County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.7%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.7 per 100K
Dentists
5.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.1
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 Gonzales County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gonzales | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.8% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.7% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.5% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.5% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gonzales | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.7% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gonzales | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.7% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.4% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gonzales | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gonzales County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider density in Gonzales County trails national median
Health data brief for Gonzales County, Texas.
Mental health provider availability in Gonzales County is 40 per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Data from the NPPES indicates a similarly limited presence of primary care providers, with 41 per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70. Health coverage also differs from broader trends, as the county's 22.6% uninsured rate is higher than the Texas state average of 19.8% and more than double the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 25.7% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, while the national figure is 17%. The life expectancy in Gonzales County is 74.2 years, which is nearly identical to the state average of 74.3 years but remains lower than the national average of 77 years. 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.