Lee County Health Data

Lee County, Texas

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Lee County, Texas

Lee life expectancy second-best in group

Lee County's life expectancy of 76.3 years exceeds the U.S. average of 78.9 years, ranking second only to Lavaca County among all eight. Its 23.4% poor or fair health rate remains moderate, below the worst performers but above the healthiest counties.

Lee outperforms Texas average by 2 years

At 76.3 years, Lee's life expectancy exceeds Texas's state average of 74.3 years by two full years. The county's 20.3% uninsured rate is slightly above the state average of 19.8%, indicating room for improvement on coverage.

Lee strong on life expectancy, average on coverage

Lee's 76.3-year life expectancy is second only to Lavaca (77.3) in the region, but its 20.3% uninsured rate ranks in the middle. The county's health performance reflects good outcomes despite uninsured rates that leave significant populations vulnerable.

Limited primary care, adequate mental health

Lee provides only 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—matching Lamb County's scarcity—but offers 44 mental health providers. With 20.3% uninsured, about 1 in 5 residents struggle to access and afford available care.

Lee's uninsured rate still needs attention

Despite Lee County's strong life expectancy, one in five residents remain uninsured at 20.3%, creating healthcare vulnerability. If you lack coverage, visit healthcare.gov or call 2-1-1 Texas to find affordable health insurance options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Lee County, TX?
Lee County has a health score of 29/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #85 out of 254 counties in Texas (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Lee County?
Life expectancy in Lee County is 76.3 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Lee County above the state average.
How does Lee County health compare to the Texas average?
Lee County's health score of 29/100 is above the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 76.3 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 20.3% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Lee County?
Key health factors for Lee County include: life expectancy (76.3 years), uninsured rate (20.3%), and primary care physician access (23:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 44:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Lee County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 29/100 ("Below Average"), Lee County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.3 years. 20.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Lee County healthier than the Texas average?
Lee County's health score of 29/100 exceeds the Texas average of 25/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Lee County has better primary care access (23:1 ratio) than the state average (45:1).

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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.