Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
89
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.3%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 61.3 per 100K
Dentists
19.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.8
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 Washington County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 0.7 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 | 23.0% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.0% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 5.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.0% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.1% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 5.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Washington County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Washington County Life Expectancy Approaches 77-Year National Average
Health data brief for Washington County, Texas.
Residents of Washington County have a life expectancy of 76.9 years. This figure is higher than the Texas state average of 74.3 years and nearly aligns with the national average of 77 years. While 16.3% of residents are uninsured—a rate lower than the state average of 19.8%—it remains higher than the national average of 10%. Poor or fair health is reported by 19.3% of adults, which is higher than the 17% national average. In terms of healthcare access, the county has 61 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is closer to the national median of 70 than many other Texas counties. Mental health provider availability stands at 89 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. 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.