Menard County Health Data
Menard County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
25.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
25.8%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
22.0%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
50.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.5 per 100K
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 Menard County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Menard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.6% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.5% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Menard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.0% | 30.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Menard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.7% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.3% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Menard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Menard 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
Uninsured rate in Menard County exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Menard County, Texas.
The uninsured rate in Menard County is 25.8%, a figure that is higher than the Texas state average of 19.8% and more than double the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for the county is 74.8 years, slightly above the Texas average of 74.3 years but more than two years lower than the national average of 77 years. The data shows that 22.0% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. There are 51 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider data is currently unavailable for this county. These statistics are recorded in the latest federal and state health databases. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Menard 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 Menard 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.