Uvalde County Health Data
Uvalde County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
9/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
84
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.2%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.4 per 100K
Dentists
8.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
28.2
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 Uvalde County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Uvalde | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.0% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.6% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.0% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Uvalde | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.8% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.1% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Uvalde | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.8% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.4% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Uvalde | 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 Uvalde County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Uvalde County Uninsured Rate Surpasses State Average
Health data brief for Uvalde County, Texas.
Uvalde County's uninsured rate is 22.9%, which is higher than the 19.8% Texas average and more than double the 10% national average. General health status reports show that 27.2% of residents are in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. Access to clinical care includes 32 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 84 mental health providers per 100,000, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. The county reports a life expectancy of 72.1 years, which is shorter than the 74.3-year state average and the 77-year 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.