Jasper County Health Data
Jasper County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
10/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.2%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
55
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.9%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 36.4 per 100K
Dentists
9.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.2
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 Jasper County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.2% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.8% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.9% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.5% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.6% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.7% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.0% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jasper County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Jasper County Mental Health Provider Access Trails National Median
Health data brief for Jasper County, Texas.
Jasper County reports 55 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents. This figure is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000 people. Primary care access also shows 36 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. The county’s life expectancy is 71.0 years, which is shorter than the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 20.2% of residents under age 65 are uninsured, which is higher than the state rate of 19.8% and double the national rate of 10%. Roughly 24.9% of residents report 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.