Austin County Health Data
Austin County, Texas
Health Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.1%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Austin County, Texas
Austin exceeds national life expectancy
At 76.5 years, Austin County residents live 2.0 years longer than the U.S. average of 74.5 years. Just 20.8% report poor or fair health, below the national average, indicating a healthier overall population.
Above Texas average on longevity
Austin County's 76.5-year life expectancy exceeds Texas's 74.3-year average by 2.2 years, ranking among the state's healthier counties. Its 19.1% uninsured rate is below the state average of 19.8%, indicating stronger health security.
Second-best longevity in the region
Austin's 76.5-year life expectancy trails only Archer County (77.7 years) among this region's counties. Its 19.1% uninsured rate is better than most peers, approaching Archer's exceptional 16.7%.
Limited primary care, adequate mental health access
Austin offers only 20 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—below adequacy benchmarks—alongside 44 mental health providers per 100,000. The 19.1% uninsured rate remains a barrier for the one in five residents seeking care.
Austin's strong life expectancy hides care gaps
Despite excellent longevity, Austin County's 19.1% uninsured rate and sparse primary care access (20 per 100,000) reveal hidden vulnerabilities. Check Healthcare.gov for marketplace and Medicaid options to strengthen your coverage.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.