Leon County Health Data
Leon County, Texas
Health Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.8%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Leon County, Texas
Leon County trails national life expectancy
Residents of Leon County live to an average of 73.3 years, about 5 years less than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. One in four adults here report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national rate of roughly 18%. These gaps signal persistent health challenges that merit local attention and action.
Below average health in state rankings
Leon County's life expectancy of 73.3 years falls a full year short of Texas's 74.3-year average. The 23.6% poor/fair health rate in Leon exceeds the state trend, placing the county among lower-performing Texas communities on these key indicators.
Healthier peers nearby
Neighboring Limestone County residents live to 72.6 years with similar health challenges, but Llano County to the south records 76.2 years. Leon's 21.8% uninsured rate slightly exceeds Limestone's 19.8%, suggesting healthcare access varies meaningfully across the region.
Insurance gaps and provider scarcity
Nearly 22% of Leon County residents lack health insurance, nearly 2 percentage points above the state average. While mental health providers are available at 36 per 100,000 residents, primary care provider data remains limited—a gap that complicates routine medical care in the county.
Explore your coverage options today
If you're among Leon County's uninsured, now is the time to explore what's available. Contact your local health department or visit healthcare.gov to learn about Medicaid, marketplace plans, or community health center services near you.
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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.