Matagorda County Health Data
Matagorda County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
14/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
55
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.7%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.8 per 100K
Dentists
8.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.5
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 Matagorda County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Matagorda | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.9% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.7% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Matagorda | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.7% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Matagorda | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.5% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 46.3% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Matagorda | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Matagorda 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
Mental Health Provider Ratio in Matagorda County Trails National Median
Health data brief for Matagorda County, Texas.
Matagorda County has 55 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 250. The primary care provider ratio is 36 per 100,000, which is roughly half the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 73.6 years, slightly lower than the Texas average of 74.3 years and below the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 27.7% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 21.6%, exceeding both the state average of 19.8% and the national average of 10%. 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.