Lavaca County Health Data
Lavaca County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.8%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.5
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 Lavaca County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lavaca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.6% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lavaca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lavaca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.4% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.6% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lavaca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lavaca County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lavaca County life expectancy exceeds Texas state average
Health data brief for Lavaca County, Texas.
Life expectancy in Lavaca County is 77.3 years, which is longer than the Texas average of 74.3 years and slightly exceeds the national average of 77 years. This metric is the most distinctive for the county, showing higher longevity than many other parts of the state. The county's uninsured rate is 14.9%, which is lower than the statewide rate of 19.8% but higher than the national average of 10%. For clinical care, the county has 58 primary care providers per 100,000 people, near the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 34 per 100,000 residents, which is well below the national median of 250. About 20.8% of adults report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. These statistics are based on reporting from the CDC and provider enumeration systems. Explore state-level data.
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.