Wood County Health Data
Wood County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.8%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.8%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.7 per 100K
Dentists
4.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.7
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 Wood County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.8% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.2% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.5% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.6% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wood County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Wood County primary care availability sits below national benchmarks
Health data brief for Wood County, Texas.
Wood County reports 33 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure less than half the national median of 70. The county also reports 58 mental health providers per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 73.6 years, shorter than the state average of 74.3 and the national average of 77. The uninsured rate for residents under age 65 matches the Texas state average of 19.8%, which is nearly double the national rate of 10%. Furthermore, 19.8% of the population reports poor or fair health, higher than the national average of 17%. Explore CDC County Health Rankings for further information.
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.