Freestone County Health Data
Freestone County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.2%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 30.3 per 100K
Dentists
5.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.1
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 Freestone County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Freestone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.2% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.8% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Freestone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.2% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Freestone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.7% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.0% | 51.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Freestone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Freestone County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Ratios Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Freestone County, Texas.
In Freestone County, there are 34 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250. This represents a different landscape for mental health access compared to broader national figures. The primary care provider ratio also stands at 30 per 100,000, which is less than half the national median of 70. Regarding longevity, life expectancy in the county is 74.4 years, mirroring the Texas state average of 74.3 years but trailing the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 18.9% of residents under age 65 are uninsured, which is slightly lower than the Texas average of 19.8% though nearly double the 10% national rate. Data also shows that 23.2% of adults 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.