Nacogdoches County Health Data
Nacogdoches County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.2%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
71
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
155
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.0%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
37.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 71.1 per 100K
Dentists
7.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.9
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 Nacogdoches County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Nacogdoches | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.4% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.4% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Nacogdoches | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.5% | 30.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Nacogdoches | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.0% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.6% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Nacogdoches | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Nacogdoches County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Nacogdoches County mental health provider ratio below national median
Health data brief for Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Provider data for Nacogdoches County show 155 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. This figure is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. For primary care, the county has 71 providers per 100,000 residents, which aligns with the national median of 70. Health outcomes data indicates a life expectancy of 73.5 years, which is shorter than the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 22.0% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 19.2%, which is lower than the state average of 19.8% but nearly double the national rate 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.