Burleson County Health Data
Burleson County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.1%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
10
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.8%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.4
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 Burleson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Burleson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.2% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Burleson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.2% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Burleson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.6% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.4% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Burleson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Burleson County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Burleson County Mental Health Provider Count Significantly Trails National Figures
Health data brief for Burleson County, Texas.
Data shows Burleson County has 10 mental health providers per 100,000 people. This count is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000 residents. There are 39 primary care providers per 100,000 people in the county, compared to the national median of 70. The uninsured rate stands at 21.1%, which is higher than the Texas state rate of 19.8% and the national rate of 10%. Life expectancy in Burleson County is 74.6 years, which is slightly higher than the state result of 74.3 years but lower than the national figure of 77 years. Additionally, 21.8% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. Explore state-level data.
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.