Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

How to use the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Dashboard:

To begin, choose a topic from the Table of Contents or click on Graphs.

Select a Wellness Category.
Select a Health Topic from the drop-down menu.
Select a Data Result.
- Trend shows overall Tarrant County estimates per year.
- Demographic and Socioeconomic displays 2024 results segmented by subgroups.

About the Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System

What is the BRFSS?

The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is a telephone survey that collects information on risk behaviors and prevention practices related to the most common causes of illness and death in the United States. The survey is completed by adults aged 18 years and older.

Why do a BRFSS survey?

Findings from the survey are used to identify health problems, to create and evaluate health programs, to guide policies, and to monitor health trends.

The BRFSS in Tarrant County

It is a unique project in that few counties have local data of this quality. A total of six BRFSS surveys have been completed in Tarrant County: 1998, 2004, 2010, 2015, 2020, and 2024.

Tarrant County Public Health would like to thank all the residents who have participated in the BRFSS over the past 25+ years. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated as your responses provide the critical information needed to safeguard the health of our community.

More BRFSS results can be found at:

For more information, or to request additional results, send an email to: phcustsvc@tarrantcountytx.gov