Leon County Health Data
Leon County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
23.6%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
31.1
per 100K residents
Dentists
12.4
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 Leon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Leon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.0% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Leon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.5% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.3% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Leon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.2% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.9% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Leon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Leon County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access in Leon County Trails National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Leon County, Texas.
In Leon County, the availability of mental health providers is 36 per 100,000 residents. This figure is notably different from the national median of 250 per 100,000. For other health measures, the life expectancy is 73.3 years, which is shorter than the Texas state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 21.8%, higher than the state average of 19.8% and more than double the national average of approximately 10%. Additionally, 23.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to a national rate of 17%. Primary care provider data is not available for this county according to recent reporting. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Leon 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 Leon 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.