Travis County Health Data
Travis County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
84
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
403
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 83.7 per 100K
Dentists
9.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.0
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 Travis County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Travis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 7.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 5.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.6% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Travis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.3% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 5.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 9.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Travis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.7% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.5% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 9.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 5.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Travis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.5% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 7.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Travis County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Travis County Mental Health Provider Ratio Surpasses National Median
Health data brief for Travis County, Texas.
Travis County reports 403 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider concentration occurs in a county where the life expectancy is 80.4 years, exceeding the 74.3-year state average and the 77-year national average. About 17.0% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which matches the national average but is lower than the broader Texas trend. The county’s uninsured rate stands at 12.8%, which is notably lower than the 19.8% state average but remains higher than the 10% national average. Primary care access is measured at 84 providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.