Washington County

TexasFIPS 48477

Pop. 35,8051 HospitalSVI 0.65RUCC 6 (Urban Adj.)MH HPSA

Health Snapshot

MetricWashington CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence11.7%13.4%
Adult Obesity37.1%39.3%
Uninsured Rate16.3%19.8%
PCPs per 10K6.14.5
Premature Death (YPLL)8,784.987

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

21
Primary Care Physicians
56.7 per 100k
34
NPs & PAs
91.9 per 100k
18
Dentists
25
Hospital Beds
0.7 per 1,000
$11,386.03
Medicare Per Capita
1323.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorWashington CountyState Avg 
Diabetes13.8%
Obesity36.5%
Depression21.7%
Frequent Mental Distress16.3%
COPD7.5%
Current Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease7.5%
Stroke4.0%
High Blood Pressure39.9%
Poor General Health21.2%
Disability33.2%
No Leisure Physical Activity27.0%
Binge Drinking15.6%
Uninsured13.2%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

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Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.65
Socioeconomic Status0.45
Household Composition & Disability0.46
Minority Status & Language0.76
Housing Type & Transportation0.88

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

Primary Care
Not Designated
Dental Health
Not Designated
!
Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Hospitals in Washington County

HospitalCityBedsType
Baylor Scott & White Hospital BrenhamBrenham25Rural

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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.