Brown County Health Data

Brown County, Texas

Health Score

22/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

72.3 yr

Uninsured Rate

17.8%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

72.3 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

17.8%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

52

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

204

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Brown County, Texas

Brown County trails national life expectancy

At 72.3 years, Brown County residents live about 5 years less than the U.S. average of 77.2 years. The county's 20.9% poor or fair health rating exceeds the national average of 17%, signaling higher rates of chronic disease and health challenges.

Texas ranks ahead on state comparison

Brown County's 72.3-year life expectancy falls 2 years below Texas's 74.3-year state average, placing it in the lower half of Texas counties. The 20.9% poor health rate is close to the state trend, but life expectancy remains a concern.

Outpaced by healthier rural neighbors

Burnet County (76.9 years) and Caldwell County (75.7 years) both exceed Brown County's life expectancy by 3–4 years, despite similar uninsured rates. Brown County does offer 52 primary care providers per 100K, competitive with regional peers.

Lower uninsured rate masks access gaps

Brown County's 17.8% uninsured rate beats the state average of 19.8%, yet residents still struggle to find mental health support at just 204 providers per 100K. Primary care capacity at 52 per 100K is adequate, but mental health care remains sparse.

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Even with insurance rates above state average, health outcomes suggest unmet medical needs. Visit Healthcare.gov or call 211 to find affordable plans, sliding-scale clinics, and community health centers serving Brown County today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Brown County, TX?
Brown County has a health score of 22/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #129 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 Brown County?
Life expectancy in Brown County is 72.3 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Brown County below the state average.
How does Brown County health compare to the Texas average?
Brown County's health score of 22/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 72.3 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 17.8% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Brown County?
Key health factors for Brown County include: life expectancy (72.3 years), uninsured rate (17.8%), and primary care physician access (52:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 204:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Brown County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 22/100 ("Below Average"), Brown County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.3 years. 17.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Brown County?
Brown County's health score of 22/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 17.8% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.