Gillespie County
TexasFIPS 48171
Pop. 26,7251 HospitalSVI 0.64RUCC 7 (Rural)MH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Gillespie County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.5% | 13.4% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 34.2% | 39.3% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 24.7% | 19.8% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 11.7 | 4.5 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,604.409 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
32
Primary Care Physicians
115.4 per 100k
27
NPs & PAs
97.4 per 100k
21
Dentists
58
Hospital Beds
2.1 per 1,000
$10,385.12
Medicare Per Capita
1271.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Gillespie County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.1% | — | |
| Obesity | 33.1% | — | |
| Depression | 21.1% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.3% | — | |
| COPD | 8.1% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 11.4% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.6% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.3% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.2% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 20.5% | — | |
| Disability | 33.4% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 26.0% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | — | |
| Uninsured | 13.3% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.64
Socioeconomic Status0.55
Household Composition & Disability0.64
Minority Status & Language0.64
Housing Type & Transportation0.65
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 Gillespie County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Country Memorial Hospital | Fredericksburg | 84 | 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.