Kaufman County Health Data
Kaufman County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
107
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.2%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 20.9 per 100K
Dentists
5.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.0
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 Kaufman County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kaufman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.6% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.9% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kaufman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.6% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kaufman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.8% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.4% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kaufman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kaufman 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
Kaufman County Primary Care Access Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Kaufman County, Texas.
Kaufman County has a primary care provider ratio of 21 per 100,000 residents, which is notably lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 74.8 years, which is higher than the Texas state average of 74.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 16.8% of the population is uninsured, which is lower than the state average of 19.8% but higher than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 21.2% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the 17% national average. Mental health provider availability is 107 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. These statistics are derived from federal data collections and reflect the availability of medical services relative to state and national norms. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Kaufman County, Texas
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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.