Mason County Health Data
Mason County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
24.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
24.0%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
76
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.3%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
50.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
50.6
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 Mason County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mason | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.5% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mason | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.4% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 6.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mason | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.4% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.6% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 5.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.1% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mason | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mason County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Nearly One Quarter of Mason County Residents Lack Health Insurance
Health data brief for Mason County, Texas.
In Mason County, 24.0% of the population is uninsured, a rate that exceeds the Texas state average of 19.8% and is significantly higher than the national average of 10%. The county reports 76 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 250. Primary care provider data is currently not available for this county. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.3 years, which is higher than the state average of 74.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. About 19.3% of residents report being in poor or fair health, slightly higher than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Mason 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 Mason 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.