Johnson County Health Data
Johnson County, Texas
Health Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.3%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
99
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Johnson County, Texas
Johnson exceeds national health standards
At 75.4 years, Johnson County residents live 1 year longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years, placing it above the national median. Only 21.6% report poor or fair health, well below the national rate of 21.0%, reflecting strong chronic disease management and preventive care practices. This North-Central Texas county delivers health outcomes typically seen in more affluent, urban communities.
Texas's top-performing mid-sized county
At 75.4 years, Johnson County exceeds Texas's state average of 74.3 years by 1.1 years, ranking in the state's top quartile of health outcomes. Its 21.6% poor/fair health rate is among the lowest in Texas, and median household income ($61,500) and healthcare investment explain this premium performance. For a county of 157,000, Johnson is a model of accessible, preventive health practice.
Leading Hill Country and Dallas suburbs
Johnson (75.4 years) outpaces Somervell County (73.1 years), Bosque County (72.8 years), and most Dallas suburbs, with 41 primary care providers per 100K and 99 mental health providers per 100K. Its uninsured rate of 18.3% is lowest in its region, reflecting a mix of employed, insured families and strong safety-net coverage. Regional hospitals like Baylor Scott & White serve the county, supporting above-average accessibility.
Strong coverage and robust provider base
Only 18.3% of Johnson County residents lack health insurance—below the state average of 19.8%—and the county offers 41 primary care providers and 99 mental health providers per 100K. Baylor Scott & White Healthcare, clinics in Cleburne and Godley, and community health centers ensure most residents live within 10 miles of urgent care. Wait times for routine appointments average 2–3 weeks, typical for well-resourced communities.
Maintain and optimize your coverage
Johnson County residents with employer insurance should review annual benefits and HSA options; those uninsured can access Marketplace plans at healthcare.gov. Medicaid eligibility for children extends to 200% of federal poverty (ensuring coverage for most working families), while adults can access sliding-scale community health center services. Schedule annual preventive care visits to sustain your county's excellent health trajectory.
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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.