Victoria County Health Data
Victoria County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.1%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
179
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.5%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 72.6 per 100K
Dentists
5.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.3
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 Victoria County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Victoria | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.6% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.1% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Victoria | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.2% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.9% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Victoria | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.8% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.2% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Victoria | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Victoria 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
Mental Health Provider Ratio in Victoria County Reaches 179 Per 100,000
Health data brief for Victoria County, Texas.
Victoria County has 179 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents. While this number is higher than many neighboring counties, it remains lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In terms of primary care, the county has 73 providers per 100,000, which is just above the national median of 70. Life expectancy for residents is 74.7 years, which is higher than the state average of 74.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 19.1%, similar to the Texas state average of 19.8% but higher than the national mark of 10%. Furthermore, 24.5% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. 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.