Nacogdoches County
TexasFIPS 48347
Pop. 64,6532 HospitalsSVI 1.00RUCC 5 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Nacogdoches County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 13.1% | 13.4% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 40.6% | 39.3% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 19.2% | 19.8% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 7.1 | 4.5 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 11,089.131 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
42
Primary Care Physicians
64.2 per 100k
85
NPs & PAs
130.0 per 100k
38
Dentists
240
Hospital Beds
3.7 per 1,000
$13,194.62
Medicare Per Capita
1731.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Nacogdoches County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.9% | — | |
| Obesity | 34.5% | — | |
| Depression | 24.5% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | — | |
| COPD | 8.5% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 16.1% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.1% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 26.1% | — | |
| Disability | 37.1% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 31.4% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | — | |
| Uninsured | 17.7% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall1.00
Socioeconomic Status0.97
Household Composition & Disability0.91
Minority Status & Language0.80
Housing Type & Transportation1.00
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Nacogdoches County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nacogdoches Medical Center | Nacogdoches | 150 | Rural |
| Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital | Nacogdoches | 231 | 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.