Kleberg County Health Data
Kleberg County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.1%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.6%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
49.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.4 per 100K
Dentists
26.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.6
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 Kleberg County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kleberg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.0% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.4% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 20.7% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kleberg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.9% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.4% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kleberg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.1% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.7% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kleberg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kleberg 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 access in Kleberg trails national median
Health data brief for Kleberg County, Texas.
In Kleberg County, there are 67 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents. This ratio is significantly lower than the national median of approximately 250 providers per 100,000 people. Other health markers in the county also show variance from broader norms. The life expectancy for residents is 73.4 years, which is shorter than the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 26.6% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county stands at 19.1%, slightly lower than the statewide figure of 19.8% but higher than the 10% national average. Primary care availability is 42 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. These data points summarize access to clinical care and self-reported health outcomes. 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.