Webb County Health Data
Webb County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
27.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
27.1%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.4%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 30.6 per 100K
Dentists
2.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.4
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 Webb County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Webb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.8% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 16.8% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.8% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 4.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Webb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.1% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 40.0% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 9.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Webb | 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) | 49.1% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Webb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Webb County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Over 27 Percent of Webb County Residents Lack Health Insurance
Health data brief for Webb County, Texas.
The uninsured rate in Webb County is 27.1%, which is significantly higher than both the Texas state average of 19.8% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 26.4% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. For medical care access, there are 31 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 59 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Both metrics are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Life expectancy for the county is 75.8 years. This is higher than the state average of 74.3 years but remains lower than the national average of 77 years. No specific causes for these rates are identified in the source data. 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.