Houston County Health Data
Houston County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.8%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.3%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 13.5 per 100K
Dentists
4.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.1
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 Houston County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Houston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.2% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.8% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Houston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.1% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.7% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Houston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.9% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.2% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Houston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Houston County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Access in Houston County Lags Behind National Median
Health data brief for Houston County, Texas.
Primary care provider availability in Houston County is 14 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of approximately 70 per 100,000. This metric marks the most significant deviation from national health norms for the area. Data also indicates a life expectancy of 72.5 years, trailing the Texas state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding health status, 24.3% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate stands at 19.8%, matching the Texas state average but doubling the national average of 10%. Additionally, the mental health provider ratio is 41 per 100,000, well below the national median of 250. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for data collection details.
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.