Ward County Health Data
Ward County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
11/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
23.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
23.3%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
9
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.1%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 8.9 per 100K
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 Ward County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ward | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.8% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.5% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ward | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.6% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ward | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.5% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.7% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ward | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ward County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Ward County Mental Health Provider Ratio Recorded at 18 Per 100,000
Health data brief for Ward County, Texas.
In Ward County, the mental health provider ratio is 18 per 100,000 residents. This is much lower than the national median of 250 providers per 100,000. Primary care provider availability is also lower than national norms, with 9 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 72.3 years, which is shorter than both the state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 23.3%, which is higher than the state average of 19.8% and more than double the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 26.1% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. 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.