Refugio County Health Data
Refugio County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.5%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
15
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
24.3%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
14.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
44.8
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 Refugio County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Refugio | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.0% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.2% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Refugio | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.0% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Refugio | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.9% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.5% | 51.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Refugio | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Refugio County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Refugio County primary care provider ratio shows significant local gap
Health data brief for Refugio County, Texas.
Refugio County has 15 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This disparity represents the most significant departure from national benchmarks in the county's data. Meanwhile, the life expectancy for residents is 73.4 years, trailing the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 24.3% of the adult population reports being in fair or poor health, which is higher than the 17% national average. The uninsured rate in Refugio County is 18.5%, which sits below the Texas average of 19.8% but remains higher than the 10% national average. Data regarding mental health provider ratios was not reported for this county. 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.