Hays County Health Data
Hays County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.4 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
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
135
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.9%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 44.2 per 100K
Dentists
5.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.8
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 Hays County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hays | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.5% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hays | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.2% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 6.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hays | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.4% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.9% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 6.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hays | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.5% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hays 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
Hays County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Averages
Health data brief for Hays County, Texas.
In Hays County, the average life expectancy is 79.4 years, a figure that sits well above the Texas state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. This metric highlights a distinctive demographic profile compared to surrounding regions. Regarding insurance coverage, 13.8% of the county population is uninsured, which is lower than the state average of 19.8% but higher than the national average of approximately 10%. Local health provider data shows 44 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a lower density than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Additionally, the mental health provider ratio stands at 135 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Approximately 18.9% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, slightly exceeding the national benchmark of 17%. The county's health landscape is defined by these varying accessibility and outcome metrics. Explore state-level data for further context.
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.