Grimes County Health Data
Grimes County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.4%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
3.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 26.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.3
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 Grimes County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Grimes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.5% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.3% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Grimes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.0% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Grimes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.3% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.2% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Grimes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Grimes County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Sharp gap in mental health providers in Grimes County
Health data brief for Grimes County, Texas.
Grimes County has 22 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly below the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care access follows this trend, with 26 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70. Despite these provider ratios, life expectancy in the county is 74.9 years, slightly higher than the Texas average of 74.3 years though lower than the national 77 years. The uninsured rate is 19.7%, which aligns with the state average of 19.8% but is nearly double the national average of 10%. Additionally, 23.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, while the national figure is 17%. 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.