Johnson County Health Data
Johnson County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.3%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
99
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.6%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.6 per 100K
Dentists
5.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.9
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 Johnson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.4% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.8% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.1% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Johnson County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access in Johnson County Trails National Median
Health data brief for Johnson County, Texas.
Johnson County has 99 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000 people. The county also has 41 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. The life expectancy in the county is 75.4 years, which is longer than the Texas average of 74.3 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. About 18.3% of the population under 65 is uninsured, which is lower than the state average of 19.8% but higher than the national average of 10%. Poor or fair health is reported by 21.6% of residents, compared to the 17% national average. Explore state-level data.
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.