Walker County Health Data
Walker County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.3%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 26.9 per 100K
Dentists
3.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.5
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 Walker County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Walker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.6% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.8% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.7% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.3% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Walker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.5% | 30.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Walker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.8% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.4% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Walker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Walker 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
Walker County Residents Reach Life Expectancy of 76.6 Years
Health data brief for Walker County, Texas.
Life expectancy in Walker County is 76.6 years, which is higher than the Texas state average of 74.3 years and nearly matches the national average of 77 years. However, other health indicators show differences from national norms. For example, 24.3% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national rate of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate is 18.6%, compared to the 19.8% state average and the 10% national average. Provider availability is also notable; there are 27 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 63 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Both figures are lower than the national medians of 70 primary care providers and 250 mental health providers per 100,000 people. 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.