Tarrant County Health Data
Tarrant County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.2%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
196
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.9%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.3 per 100K
Dentists
6.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.2
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 Tarrant County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tarrant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.6% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tarrant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.6% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.8% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tarrant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.5% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.2% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 6.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 8.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tarrant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Tarrant 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
Tarrant County Life Expectancy Matches National Figure
Health data brief for Tarrant County, Texas.
Life expectancy in Tarrant County is 77.0 years, which matches the national figure and is higher than the Texas state figure of 74.3 years. The county has 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The uninsured rate stands at 18.2%, which is lower than the Texas figure of 19.8% but higher than the national figure of 10%. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 18.9%, compared to the national rate of 17%. The mental health provider ratio is 196 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These statistics are compiled from federal health data sets and provider databases. 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.