Kaufman County
TexasFIPS 48257
Pop. 145,3103 HospitalsSVI 0.71RUCC 1 (Metro)MH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Kaufman County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.4% | 13.4% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 37.5% | 39.3% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 16.8% | 19.8% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.1 | 4.5 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,808.572 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
33
Primary Care Physicians
17.8 per 100k
113
NPs & PAs
60.9 per 100k
75
Dentists
347
Hospital Beds
1.9 per 1,000
$13,505.14
Medicare Per Capita
1971.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Kaufman County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.3% | — | |
| Obesity | 37.5% | — | |
| Depression | 22.8% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | — | |
| COPD | 7.0% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 14.7% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.4% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.5% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 22.7% | — | |
| Disability | 32.3% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 28.2% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | — | |
| Uninsured | 16.7% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.71
Socioeconomic Status0.71
Household Composition & Disability0.70
Minority Status & Language0.82
Housing Type & Transportation0.46
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 Kaufman County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Clinic Hosp | Terrell | 22 | |
| Terrell State Hospital | Terrell | 246 | |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman | Kaufman | 91 |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Hospital Terrell | 2013 | Complete |
Source: UNC Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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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.