Zapata County Health Data
Zapata County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
23.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
23.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
41.0%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.4
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 Zapata County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Zapata | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.5% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 6.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 20.1% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 7.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.4% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.6% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Zapata | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 47.1% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 16.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Zapata | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.8% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 33.9% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 17.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 5.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Zapata | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Zapata County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Four in ten Zapata County residents report fair or poor health
Health data brief for Zapata County, Texas.
In Zapata County, 41.0% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, a rate more than double the national average of 17%. While life expectancy is 74.7 years, which is higher than the Texas average of 74.3 years, it remains below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for residents under age 65 is 23.7%, exceeding the Texas state average of 19.8% and the national rate of 10%. Provider data for primary care and mental health services in the county is not currently available in this dataset. Access the CDC County Health Rankings for additional metrics.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Zapata 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 Zapata 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.