Burnet County
TexasFIPS 48053
Pop. 49,1302 HospitalsSVI 0.58RUCC 6 (Urban Adj.)
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Burnet County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.1% | 13.4% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 41.7% | 39.3% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 19.5% | 19.8% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.1 | 4.5 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,878.645 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
24
Primary Care Physicians
44.5 per 100k
58
NPs & PAs
107.4 per 100k
26
Dentists
65
Hospital Beds
1.2 per 1,000
$12,279.58
Medicare Per Capita
1595.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Burnet County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.5% | — | |
| Obesity | 35.2% | — | |
| Depression | 22.4% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.2% | — | |
| COPD | 7.9% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 13.3% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.8% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.0% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.9% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 21.3% | — | |
| Disability | 33.3% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 26.7% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | — | |
| Uninsured | 14.1% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.58
Socioeconomic Status0.50
Household Composition & Disability0.69
Minority Status & Language0.64
Housing Type & Transportation0.50
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Hospitals in Burnet County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes | Burnet | 25 | CAHRural |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls | Marble Falls | 46 | Rural |
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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.