Kerr County Health Data
Kerr County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.0%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
339
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.0%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 80.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.2
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 Kerr County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kerr | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.3% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kerr | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.4% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 4.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kerr | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.7% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.1% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kerr | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kerr 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 Kerr County Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Kerr County, Texas.
Kerr County reports a mental health provider ratio of 339 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county's life expectancy is 76.5 years, higher than the Texas average of 74.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 19.0%, which is lower than the Texas average of 19.8% but nearly double the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 21.0% of adults in Kerr County report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the 17% national average. Primary care provider access is recorded at 81 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. These statistics are sourced from federal provider databases and the CDC, providing a comparative look at county-level medical resources. 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.