Hidalgo County Health Data
Hidalgo County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
30.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
30.2%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
91
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
37.3%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.3 per 100K
Dentists
2.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.3
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 Hidalgo County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hidalgo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.0% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 7.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 17.7% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 20.0% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hidalgo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.8% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.0% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 7.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hidalgo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.9% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 39.4% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 11.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hidalgo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hidalgo 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
Uninsured Rate in Hidalgo County Reaches Three Times National Average
Health data brief for Hidalgo County, Texas.
Hidalgo County faces a high uninsured rate of 30.2%, which is three times the national average of 10% and significantly higher than the Texas average of 19.8%. This gap in coverage is a primary characteristic of the county's health data. Poor or fair health is reported by 37.3% of the adult population, more than double the national average of 17%. Life expectancy stands at 77.3 years, which is slightly above the state average of 74.3 years and comparable to the national average of 77 years. Provider access remains limited, with 46 primary care providers per 100,000 residents compared to a national median of 70. Mental health provider access is measured at 91 per 100,000, falling below the national median of 250. These statistics are published as part of broader efforts to document regional health variations. Explore state-level data for further information.
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.