Zavala County Health Data
Zavala County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
5/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.1%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
35.9%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
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 Zavala County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Zavala | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 48.2% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 10.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 21.4% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 8.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.4% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.1% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Zavala | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 48.2% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 18.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Zavala | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.3% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 38.3% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 12.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 63.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 7.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Zavala | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Zavala County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life expectancy in Zavala County significantly trails national average
Health data brief for Zavala County, Texas.
Life expectancy in Zavala County is 69.9 years, which is more than seven years shorter than the national average of 77 years and over four years shorter than the Texas average of 74.3 years. The county reports 35.9% of residents are in poor or fair health, more than double the national average of 17%. For residents under age 65, the uninsured rate is 17.1%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 19.8% but higher than the 10% national rate. Mental health provider availability is 64 per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 250, while primary care provider data is not available. Explore Texas-specific data at the CDC County Health Rankings.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Zavala 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.
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No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Zavala 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.