Taylor County Health Data
Taylor County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
233
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.2%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 67.0 per 100K
Dentists
6.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.9
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 Taylor County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Taylor | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.7% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.4% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Taylor | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.9% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Taylor | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.9% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.1% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Taylor | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Taylor 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
Taylor County Mental Health Provider Density Near National Median
Health data brief for Taylor County, Texas.
Taylor County has 233 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a concentration that is lower than the national median of 250 but higher than many other counties in the state. The primary care provider ratio is 67 per 100,000 residents, which is nearly equal to the national median of 70. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 20.2%, compared to 17% nationally. The county uninsured rate is 18.7%, which is lower than the Texas state figure of 19.8% but higher than the national figure of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 73.5 years, compared to the state figure of 74.3 years and the national figure of 77 years. These figures represent current health and provider data. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Taylor County, Texas
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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.