Limestone County Health Data
Limestone County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
12/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.8%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.5%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
36.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.7 per 100K
Dentists
4.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.0
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 Limestone County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Limestone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.9% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.2% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.8% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Limestone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.2% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Limestone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.3% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 46.2% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Limestone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Limestone 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
Limestone County Life Expectancy Measures Below State Average
Health data brief for Limestone County, Texas.
Life expectancy in Limestone County is 72.6 years, which is shorter than the Texas state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of clinical care, the county has 41 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 54 per 100,000, while the national median is 250. The uninsured rate for the county is 19.8%, matching the Texas state average exactly but remaining higher than the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 26.5% of residents report poor or fair health, whereas the national rate is 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.