Jones County Health Data
Jones County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
10
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.9%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
45.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 10.1 per 100K
Dentists
10.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.0
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 Jones County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jones | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.3% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jones | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.3% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.7% | 30.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jones | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.1% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 45.6% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jones | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jones 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
Primary Care Provider Availability in Jones County Lower Than Medians
Health data brief for Jones County, Texas.
Jones County has 10 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is also lower than the national median, with 25 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national figure of 250. The county’s life expectancy is 73.6 years, which is shorter than the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 17.9% of residents are uninsured, which is lower than the state average of 19.8% but higher than the national average of 10%. Roughly 25.9% of adults report 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.