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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Austin County, TX?
Austin County has a health score of 35/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #55 out of 254 counties in Texas (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Austin County?
Life expectancy in Austin County is 76.5 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Austin County above the state average.
How does Austin County health compare to the Texas average?
Austin County's health score of 35/100 is above the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 76.5 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 19.1% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Austin County?
Key health factors for Austin County include: life expectancy (76.5 years), uninsured rate (19.1%), and primary care physician access (20:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 44:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Austin County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 35/100 ("Below Average"), Austin County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.5 years. 19.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Austin County healthier than the Texas average?
Austin County's health score of 35/100 exceeds the Texas average of 25/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Austin County has better primary care access (20:1 ratio) than the state average (45:1).

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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.