Austin County
TexasFIPS 48015
Pop. 30,1671 HospitalSVI 0.71RUCC 1 (Metro)
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Austin County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.0% | 13.4% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 36.3% | 39.3% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 19.1% | 19.8% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.0 | 4.5 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 9,125.965 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
7
Primary Care Physicians
22.1 per 100k
22
NPs & PAs
69.5 per 100k
14
Dentists
10
Hospital Beds
0.3 per 1,000
$12,314.88
Medicare Per Capita
1288.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Austin County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.1% | — | |
| Obesity | 37.8% | — | |
| Depression | 22.3% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | — | |
| COPD | 8.5% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.2% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.8% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.3% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.9% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 24.5% | — | |
| Disability | 35.6% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 30.6% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | — | |
| Uninsured | 17.0% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.71
Socioeconomic Status0.60
Household Composition & Disability0.89
Minority Status & Language0.78
Housing Type & Transportation0.45
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Hospitals in Austin County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellville Medical Center | Bellville | 32 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.