Tom Green County Health Data
Tom Green County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.1%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
216
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.6%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
31.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 72.0 per 100K
Dentists
15.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.8
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 Tom Green County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tom Green | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.4% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tom Green | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.3% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tom Green | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.6% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.4% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tom Green | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Tom Green 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
Tom Green County Primary Care Access Aligns With National Median
Health data brief for Tom Green County, Texas.
Tom Green County has 72 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a concentration that matches the national median of 70 per 100,000. This level of access contrasts with other metrics, such as the mental health provider ratio, which stands at 216 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county reports a life expectancy of 74.9 years, which is longer than the 74.3-year state average but shorter than the 77-year national average. Regarding health coverage, 18.1% of residents are uninsured, a lower rate than the 19.8% Texas average but higher than the 10% national mark. Additionally, 22.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, exceeding the 17% national average. 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.