Lee County Health Data
Lee County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.3%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.4%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 22.6 per 100K
Dentists
5.6
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 Lee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.8% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.0% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.4% | 30.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.5% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.6% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lee County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider ratio in Lee County trails national median
Health data brief for Lee County, Texas.
Lee County has 23 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a ratio that is significantly lower than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000. This low provider density is the most notable data point for the county. The mental health provider ratio is also lower than national norms, with 44 providers per 100,000 residents compared to a median of 250. Life expectancy in Lee County is 76.3 years, which is longer than the Texas average of 74.3 years but slightly shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 20.3%, which is higher than both the Texas average of 19.8% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 23.4% of residents report their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. These figures contribute to the overall health profile of the region. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Lee 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 Lee 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.