San Jacinto County Health Data
San Jacinto County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.2%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
7
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.7%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.4
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 San Jacinto County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | San Jacinto | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.4% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | San Jacinto | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.0% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.5% | 30.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | San Jacinto | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.5% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.7% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | San Jacinto | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare San Jacinto County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
San Jacinto County Primary Care Provider Ratio Among Lowest Recorded
Health data brief for San Jacinto County, Texas.
San Jacinto County has 7 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a small fraction of the national median of 70 per 100,000. The ratio for mental health providers is also distinct at 17 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. The county’s uninsured rate is 20.2%, which is higher than both the Texas average of 19.8% and the national average of 10%. Residents report a life expectancy of 73.6 years, falling below the state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 22.7% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. These data points provide a statistical overview of local healthcare professional distribution. Explore state-level data for broader context.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto 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.