Wilson County Health Data
Wilson County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.0%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.5%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.8 per 100K
Dentists
7.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.3
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 Wilson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wilson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wilson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.3% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 4.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wilson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.9% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.4% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wilson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wilson County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider availability in Wilson County below national median
Health data brief for Wilson County, Texas.
Wilson County has 50 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is one-fifth of the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county’s life expectancy is 76.8 years, which is higher than the Texas average of 74.3 years but slightly lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 15.0%, which is lower than the state average of 19.8% but higher than the national average of 10%. Primary care provider availability is 47 per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 70. Approximately 21.5% of adults in the county report being in 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.