Maverick County Health Data
Maverick County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
8/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
26.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
26.3%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
35.9%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.1 per 100K
Dentists
6.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
1.7
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 Maverick County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Maverick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.6% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 6.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 18.1% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.6% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Maverick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 42.2% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 12.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Maverick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.2% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 39.2% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 11.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Maverick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Maverick County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Over One Third of Maverick County Reports Poor Health
Health data brief for Maverick County, Texas.
In Maverick County, 35.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, more than double the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate is 26.3%, significantly higher than the Texas state average of 19.8% and the national average of 10%. Access to medical professionals includes 24 primary care providers and 36 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are significantly below the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Life expectancy for residents is 72.7 years, which is lower than the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. 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.