McMullen County Health Data
McMullen County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
8/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
15.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
15.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
176
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.4%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
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 McMullen County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | McMullen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.1% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.2% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.8% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | McMullen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.2% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | McMullen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.7% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 43.9% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 7.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | McMullen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare McMullen 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
High percentage of McMullen County residents report poor health
Health data brief for McMullen County, Texas.
In McMullen County, 28.4% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is substantially higher than the national average of 17%. While life expectancy and primary care provider data are unavailable for the county, other metrics provide a view of the local health landscape. The uninsured rate stands at 15.9%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 19.8% but still nearly six percentage points higher than the national average of 10%. For mental health services, the county has 176 providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 providers. These figures are part of the latest data sets documenting health trends across Texas counties. Residents can access more information by visiting the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in McMullen 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 McMullen 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.