La Salle County Health Data
La Salle County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
34.7%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
72.0
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 La Salle County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | La Salle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.9% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 16.6% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.4% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.7% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | La Salle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 40.9% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 10.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | La Salle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.2% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 38.8% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 12.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 63.1% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 7.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | La Salle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare La Salle County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Over one-third of La Salle residents report fair or poor health
Health data brief for La Salle County, Texas.
In La Salle County, 34.7% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is more than double the national average of 17%. This statistic represents the most significant departure from state and national health benchmarks in the county. The uninsured rate is also high at 22.4%, compared to 19.8% across Texas and 10% nationally. Life expectancy in the county is 73.2 years, trailing the state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. For mental health services, the county has 77 providers per 100,000 residents, which is well below the national median of 250 providers per 100,000 people. Primary care provider data for the county was not available in this cycle. These findings are based on self-reported health status and clinical provider data reported by federal agencies. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in La Salle County, Texas
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in La Salle County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.