Guadalupe County Health Data
Guadalupe County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.5%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 26.0 per 100K
Dentists
11.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.6
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 Guadalupe County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Guadalupe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.4% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.5% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Guadalupe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.5% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 4.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Guadalupe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.9% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.2% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 7.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Guadalupe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Guadalupe 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
Guadalupe County life expectancy exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Guadalupe County, Texas.
Residents of Guadalupe County have a life expectancy of 78.2 years, which is higher than the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also reports a lower uninsured rate of 13.8% compared to the state average of 19.8%, although it remains higher than the national 10%. Adult health status shows 18.5% of residents in poor or fair health, a figure close to the national average of 17%. However, provider ratios are lower than national medians; there are 26 primary care providers and 61 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. The national medians are 70 and 250 respectively. 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.