Grayson County Health Data
Grayson County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.5%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
155
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.5%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.3 per 100K
Dentists
10.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.3
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 Grayson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Grayson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.9% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.0% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Grayson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Grayson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.9% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.7% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Grayson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Grayson County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Grayson County uninsured rate tracks below the state average
Health data brief for Grayson County, Texas.
The uninsured rate in Grayson County is 18.5%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 19.8%, although it remains higher than the national average of 10%. Residents here have a life expectancy of 74.4 years, closely matching the state average of 74.3 years but trailing the national average of 77 years. Self-reported health data indicates that 20.5% of adults are in poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. Provider availability is measured at 42 primary care providers and 155 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. For comparison, national medians stand at 70 for primary care and 250 for mental health. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Grayson County, Texas
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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.