Van Zandt County Health Data
Van Zandt County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.2%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
8
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.7%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 8.2 per 100K
Dentists
8.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.8
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 Van Zandt County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Van Zandt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.1% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Van Zandt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Van Zandt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.2% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.5% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Van Zandt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Van Zandt County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Van Zandt County Records Eight Primary Care Providers Per 100,000 Residents
Health data brief for Van Zandt County, Texas.
Primary care provider availability in Van Zandt County stands at 8 per 100,000 residents. This is much lower than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000 people. Other metrics show that 19.2% of the population is uninsured, which is nearly double the national average of 10% but slightly lower than the Texas state average of 19.8%. The county’s life expectancy is 73.8 years, trailing both the state average of 74.3 years and the national figure of 77 years. Additionally, 21.7% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a higher rate than the 17% reported nationally. Mental health provider availability is also lower than the national median of 250, with 41 providers per 100,000 residents recorded in the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Van Zandt County, Texas
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Van Zandt County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.