Wharton County
TexasFIPS 48481
Pop. 41,5702 HospitalsSVI 0.95RUCC 4 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Wharton County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 13.9% | 13.4% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 41.4% | 39.3% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 20.6% | 19.8% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 3.8 | 4.5 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 11,245.016 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
17
Primary Care Physicians
40.7 per 100k
35
NPs & PAs
83.9 per 100k
24
Dentists
29
Hospital Beds
0.7 per 1,000
$16,661.22
Medicare Per Capita
2037.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Wharton County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.3% | — | |
| Obesity | 41.3% | — | |
| Depression | 21.6% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | — | |
| COPD | 8.1% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.4% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.7% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.4% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 27.4% | — | |
| Disability | 37.3% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 33.7% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | — | |
| Uninsured | 21.9% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.95
Socioeconomic Status0.91
Household Composition & Disability0.93
Minority Status & Language0.90
Housing Type & Transportation0.81
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 Wharton County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Campo Memorial Hospital | El Campo | 49 | Rural |
| Texas Gulf Sulphur Co Hosp | Newgulf | 22 | Rural |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Medical Center | 2016 | 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.