La Salle County Health Data
La Salle County, Texas
Health Score
11/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.4%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in La Salle County, Texas
La Salle health outcomes significantly lag
La Salle County's life expectancy of 73.2 years falls 5.7 years short of the U.S. average of 78.9 years. Alarmingly, 34.7% of residents report poor or fair health—the highest rate among all eight counties—indicating serious population health stress.
La Salle ranks poorly on state measures
At 73.2 years, La Salle's life expectancy trails Texas's average of 74.3 years, and its 34.7% poor/fair health rate far exceeds typical state benchmarks. The 22.4% uninsured rate compounds these challenges, ranking among the state's highest.
La Salle has highest poor health rate
La Salle's 34.7% poor or fair health rate dramatically exceeds neighboring counties—nearly 15 percentage points worse than Lamar (22.2%) and Kleberg (26.6%). Its 22.4% uninsured rate is also among the region's worst.
Mental health access present, primary care limited
La Salle provides 77 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a relative bright spot for behavioral health access. However, primary care provider data is unavailable, and with 22.4% uninsured, many residents cannot afford to use available services.
La Salle health crisis demands action
With nearly 1 in 3 residents reporting poor or fair health and 22.4% uninsured, La Salle faces a public health emergency requiring immediate insurance coverage. Visit healthcare.gov today to find affordable plans, or contact local health centers for sliding-scale care options.
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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.