San Saba County Health Data
San Saba County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
27.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
27.2%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.9%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
51.7
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 Saba County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | San Saba | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.6% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.9% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | San Saba | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.8% | 30.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | San Saba | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.3% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.6% | 51.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | San Saba | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare San Saba 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
San Saba County Uninsured Rate Reaches Twenty-Seven Percent
Health data brief for San Saba County, Texas.
The uninsured rate in San Saba County is 27.2%, which is significantly higher than the Texas average of 19.8% and nearly triple the national average of 10%. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 34 primary care providers and 34 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Life expectancy for residents is 74.7 years, which is slightly higher than the Texas state average of 74.3 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. About 21.9% of the population reports poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. These statistics are based on official reporting from the U.S. Census Bureau and the CDC. Explore state-level data for comparison.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in San Saba 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 Saba 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.