San Patricio County
TexasFIPS 48409
Pop. 68,7551 HospitalSVI 0.92RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | San Patricio County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 14.6% | 13.4% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 43.3% | 39.3% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 18.9% | 19.8% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.3 | 4.5 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 11,604.926 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
14
Primary Care Physicians
19.8 per 100k
56
NPs & PAs
79.3 per 100k
27
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$13,568.87
Medicare Per Capita
1655.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | San Patricio County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.6% | — | |
| Obesity | 41.7% | — | |
| Depression | 20.8% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | — | |
| COPD | 7.4% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 14.7% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.4% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.9% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.5% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 28.7% | — | |
| Disability | 37.3% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 35.5% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | — | |
| Uninsured | 25.1% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.92
Socioeconomic Status0.85
Household Composition & Disability0.98
Minority Status & Language0.94
Housing Type & Transportation0.71
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
✓
Dental Health
Not Designated
✓
Mental Health
Not Designated
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in San Patricio County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinton Hosp | Sinton | 23 |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Care Regional Medical Ctr | 2017 | 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.