Kendall County Health Data
Kendall County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.3%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
86
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
237
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.6%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 85.5 per 100K
Dentists
4.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.9
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 Kendall County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kendall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.5% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kendall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.0% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 5.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 10.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kendall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.5% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.2% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 14.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 6.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kendall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 6.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kendall 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
Kendall County Life Expectancy Reaches Nearly Eighty Years
Health data brief for Kendall County, Texas.
Life expectancy in Kendall County is 79.8 years, which is higher than the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also reports an uninsured rate of 15.3%, which is lower than the state average of 19.8% but higher than the national figure of 10%. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 14.6%, a figure lower than the national average of 17%. Access to medical professionals includes a primary care provider ratio of 86 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability stands at 237 per 100,000, slightly lower than the national median of 250. These metrics highlight the specific health and insurance landscape within the county relative to both state and federal benchmarks. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Kendall County, Texas
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Kendall County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.