Live Oak County Health Data
Live Oak County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.3%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.4%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.0
per 100K residents
Dentists
8.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
43.7
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 Live Oak County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Live Oak | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.2% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.0% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Live Oak | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.7% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Live Oak | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.4% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.9% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Live Oak | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Live Oak County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Live Oak County Mental Health Provider Ratio Among Region's Lowest
Health data brief for Live Oak County, Texas.
Live Oak County has 17 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is well below the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county’s life expectancy is 76.5 years, higher than the state average of 74.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 21.3%, exceeding the state average of 19.8% and the national average of 10%. In terms of self-reported health, 25.4% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, compared to a national average of 17%. Primary care provider data is unavailable for this specific jurisdiction. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Live Oak 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 Live Oak 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.