Karnes County Health Data
Karnes County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.1 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
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
13
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.8%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.1 per 100K
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 Karnes County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Karnes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.4% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.3% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Karnes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.2% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.5% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Karnes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.2% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.1% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Karnes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Karnes County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Availability in Karnes County Far Below Median
Health data brief for Karnes County, Texas.
In Karnes County, there are 13 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, which is significantly fewer than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider access is also lower than the national median, with 27 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national figure of 70. The life expectancy for the county is 74.1 years, which is slightly shorter than the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 18.3%, which is lower than the state average of 19.8% but higher than the national average of 10%. About 26.8% of residents report poor or fair health, 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.