Rockwall County Health Data
Rockwall County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
66
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
187
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.1%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 66.2 per 100K
Dentists
5.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.6
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 Rockwall County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rockwall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.4% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.0% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rockwall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 5.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.1% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 10.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rockwall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.7% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.6% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 12.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 5.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rockwall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rockwall 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
Rockwall County life expectancy exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Rockwall County, Texas.
Life expectancy in Rockwall County is 79.1 years, which is higher than both the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. This longevity metric stands out as the county's most distinctive data point. Other health indicators also differ from state norms; for instance, the uninsured rate is 11.2%, which is significantly lower than the Texas average of 19.8% and closer to the 10% national average. About 15.1% of adults report poor or fair health, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. In terms of healthcare access, the county has 66 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly under the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 187 per 100,000, trailing the national median of 250. 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.