Liberty County Health Data
Liberty County, Texas
Health Score
11/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Liberty County, Texas
Liberty County health lags far behind
At 72.8 years, life expectancy in Liberty County ranks significantly below the U.S. average of 78.9 years—a gap of over 6 years. Nearly 28% of adults report poor or fair health, substantially exceeding the national average of 18%, reflecting serious population health challenges.
Among Texas's lowest health performers
Liberty County's 72.8-year life expectancy falls 1.5 years below the Texas average of 74.3 years. With a 27.7% poor/fair health rate, the county ranks well below state trends, indicating concentrated health disparities.
Struggling compared to surrounding areas
Liberty's 72.8-year life expectancy is the lowest in its region; neighboring Leon County averages 73.3 years and Limestone 72.6 years. The 22.6% uninsured rate here is highest among immediate neighbors, compounding access barriers for vulnerable populations.
Minimal primary care, fewer mental health options
Liberty County has only 22 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 30 mental health providers per 100,000, both well below adequacy thresholds. Combined with a 22.6% uninsured rate—2.8 points above state average—residents face real obstacles to routine and preventive care.
Your health matters—get insured now
With more than one in five residents uninsured, Liberty County families should investigate coverage options immediately. Visit your county health department or call 211 to connect with navigators who can help you find affordable insurance.
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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.