Burleson County Health Data
Burleson County, Texas
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Burleson County, Texas
Burleson life expectancy near national median
At 74.6 years, Burleson County matches the U.S. life expectancy average of 77.2 years closely, just 2.6 years behind. However, the county's 21.8% poor or fair health rate exceeds the national 17% average, indicating preventable health burdens.
Slightly above Texas state average
Burleson County's 74.6-year life expectancy edges out the Texas average of 74.3 years by about 4 months. The higher uninsured rate of 21.1% outpaces the state's 19.8%, suggesting financial barriers to preventive care.
Peers show mixed health pictures
Neighboring Brown County (72.3 years) lags Burleson by 2.3 years, while Burnet County (76.9 years) leads by 2.3 years. Burleson's mental health provider shortage at 10 per 100K is notably worse than any regional peer.
Mental health care crisis in Burleson
With only 10 mental health providers per 100K—a fraction of state capacity—Burleson residents face significant barriers to behavioral health treatment. The 21.1% uninsured rate and 39 primary care providers per 100K suggest gaps in both access and affordability.
Coverage can improve your health outcomes
Burleson County's high uninsured rate and mental health shortage make insurance enrollment critical. Check Healthcare.gov or call 2-1-1 Texas to find plans covering mental health services and primary care in your area.
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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.