Austin County Health Data
Austin County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
20.8%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 19.7 per 100K
Dentists
3.3
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Austin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Austin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.2% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Austin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Austin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.1% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.1% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Austin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Austin County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Austin County Primary Care Access Trails State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Austin County, Texas.
Austin County records a primary care provider ratio of 20 providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000. Similarly, the mental health provider ratio is 44 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. The county's life expectancy is 76.5 years, which is longer than the Texas state average of 74.3 years but slightly shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in Austin County is 19.1%, which is just below the Texas state rate of 19.8% but higher than the national average of 10%. Data also indicates that 20.8% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national 17% benchmark. These metrics provide a comparative context for healthcare delivery and status in the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.