Willacy County Health Data
Willacy County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
10/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
36.8%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
4.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.9
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 Willacy County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Willacy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.4% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 6.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 19.0% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 6.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.9% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.4% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Willacy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.4% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 44.5% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 14.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Willacy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.2% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 40.7% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 10.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Willacy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Willacy County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Willacy County reports significantly higher rates of fair or poor health
Health data brief for Willacy County, Texas.
Willacy County faces a high rate of residents reporting poor or fair health, with 36.8% of adults falling into this category. This figure is more than double the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 72.8 years, which is lower than the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 21.6%, exceeding the state average of 19.8% and the national average of 10%. Provider access includes 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 45 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are significantly lower than national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Willacy County, Texas
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Willacy County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.