Medina County Health Data
Medina County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.0%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 28.9 per 100K
Dentists
3.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.0
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 Medina County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Medina | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.2% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Medina | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.6% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Medina | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.5% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.8% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Medina | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Medina County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Medina County mental health provider ratio trails national median
Health data brief for Medina County, Texas.
Medina County has 58 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 providers. The county also reports 29 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is less than half the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 76.7 years, which is higher than the Texas state average of 74.3 years but slightly lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 22.0% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 16.7%, lower than the Texas state average of 19.8% but higher than the national average of 10%. These metrics highlight the distribution of health services and outcomes recorded in the region. 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.