Liberty County Health Data
Liberty County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
27.7%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 21.5 per 100K
Dentists
3.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.2
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 Liberty County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Liberty | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.0% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.8% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.5% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Liberty | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.8% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Liberty | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.7% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 45.7% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Liberty | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Liberty County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Liberty County Primary Care Provider Ratio Below State Norms
Health data brief for Liberty County, Texas.
Liberty County has 22 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also reports a mental health provider ratio of 30 per 100,000, which contrasts with the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 72.8 years, compared to the state average of 74.3 years and the national figure of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 22.6%, which is higher than the state average of 19.8% and exceeds the 10% national average. About 27.7% of residents report poor or fair health, surpassing the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.