King County Health Data
King County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
4/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
20.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
20.3%
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
28.6%
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 King County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | King | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.8% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.5% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | King | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | King | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.8% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 44.2% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 6.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | King | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare King 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
King County Self-Reported Poor Health Higher Than National Average
Health data brief for King County, Texas.
In King County, 28.6% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 20.3%, a figure higher than both the state average of 19.8% and the national average of 10%. Due to the small population size, data for life expectancy, primary care providers, and mental health provider ratios are not available in the federal datasets used for this report. These figures provide a specific look at insurance and health perception among residents relative to state and national norms. The data points reported are drawn from official Census and CDC health status monitoring programs designed to track regional variations in self-reported health outcomes and insurance coverage. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in King 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 King 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.