Kenedy County Health Data
Kenedy County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
0/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
37.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
37.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
46.5%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
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 Kenedy County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kenedy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 14.9% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.5% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kenedy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.0% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 7.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kenedy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.1% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 28.8% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 22.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 61.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 9.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kenedy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kenedy 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
Self-Reported Health Status in Kenedy County Reaches 46.5 Percent
Health data brief for Kenedy County, Texas.
Kenedy County residents report a poor or fair health rate of 46.5%. This is higher than the national average of 17% and the broader Texas health landscape. The county also records an uninsured rate of 37.7%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 19.8% and significantly higher than the national average of 10%. Due to the county's size, data for life expectancy, primary care provider ratios, and mental health provider availability are not currently available in the federal datasets used for this reporting. These figures provide a specific snapshot of insurance coverage and health status perceptions as reported in national surveys. The reported numbers originate from Census and CDC data collections intended to provide localized insight into community health metrics. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Kenedy 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 Kenedy 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.