Wharton County Health Data
Wharton County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
19/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.0%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.3 per 100K
Dentists
4.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.2
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 Wharton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wharton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.5% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.2% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wharton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.1% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wharton | 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) | 49.5% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wharton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wharton County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider availability in Wharton County trails national median
Health data brief for Wharton County, Texas.
In Wharton County, the availability of mental health providers is 60 per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly below the national median of approximately 250 per 100,000. This clinical environment coincides with a life expectancy of 73.7 years, which sits slightly below the Texas state average of 74.3 years and falls behind the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 24.0% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. Regarding health coverage, the uninsured rate is 20.6%, which is higher than the state average of 19.8% and double the national average of 10%. There are 38 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, whereas the national median is 70 per 100,000. 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.