Martin County Health Data
Martin County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
12/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.1%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
24.3%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
133.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 19.2 per 100K
Dentists
76.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
439.8
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 Martin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Martin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.2% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Martin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.8% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.3% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Martin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.4% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.2% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Martin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Martin County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Martin County Records 19 Primary Care Providers Per 100,000
Health data brief for Martin County, Texas.
Martin County has a primary care provider ratio of 19 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70. No data is available for mental health providers in the county. The life expectancy for residents is 71.5 years, below the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding health coverage, 21.1% of the population is uninsured, slightly higher than the Texas state average of 19.8% and more than double the national average of 10%. Additionally, 24.3% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. 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.