Navarro County Health Data
Navarro County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
76
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.9%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 28.0 per 100K
Dentists
1.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
1.9
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 Navarro County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Navarro | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.2% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.9% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Navarro | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.3% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Navarro | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.7% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.9% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Navarro | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Navarro 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
Primary care provider ratio is low in Navarro County
Health data brief for Navarro County, Texas.
Primary care access in Navarro County is marked by a ratio of 28 providers per 100,000 residents. This figure is lower than the national median of 70 primary care providers per 100,000 people. For mental health services, the county has 76 providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. Residents in Navarro County have a life expectancy of 73.8 years, which is shorter than the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 23.9% of adults in the county report their health as poor or fair, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 18.7%, which is lower than the state average of 19.8% but higher than the national rate of 10%. 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.