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.
Explore coverage options in Brown County
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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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.