Comal County
TexasFIPS 48091
Pop. 161,5013 HospitalsSVI 0.27RUCC 1 (Metro)MH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Comal County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.9% | 13.4% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 39.1% | 39.3% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 13.3% | 19.8% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.9 | 4.5 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 6,848.485 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
112
Primary Care Physicians
57.8 per 100k
232
NPs & PAs
119.6 per 100k
125
Dentists
204
Hospital Beds
1.1 per 1,000
$11,182.26
Medicare Per Capita
1633.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Comal County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.1% | — | |
| Obesity | 35.4% | — | |
| Depression | 20.8% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.9% | — | |
| COPD | 6.4% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 11.2% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.3% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 18.3% | — | |
| Disability | 27.2% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 22.9% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | — | |
| Uninsured | 12.6% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.27
Socioeconomic Status0.24
Household Composition & Disability0.37
Minority Status & Language0.73
Housing Type & Transportation0.22
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Not Designated
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Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Comal County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Braunfels Regional Rehabilitation Hospital | New Braunfels | 40 | |
| Resolute Health Hospital | New Braunfels | 128 | |
| Warm Springs Specialty Hospital of New Braunfels | New Braunfels | 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.