Hamilton County Health Data
Hamilton County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.3%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
97
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
104
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.2%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 97.2 per 100K
Dentists
24.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
72.1
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 Hamilton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.2% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.0% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.2% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hamilton County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Hamilton County Mental Health Provider Access Below National Median
Health data brief for Hamilton County, Texas.
Hamilton County currently reports a mental health provider ratio of 104 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 250 per 100,000. In comparison, the county has 97 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than the national median of 70. The life expectancy for residents is 74.3 years, exactly matching the Texas state average but trailing the national average of approximately 77 years. Health coverage data shows that 22.3% of the county is uninsured, which is higher than the state average of 19.8% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 21.2% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. 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.