McLennan County Health Data
McLennan County, Texas
Health Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.5%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
215
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in McLennan County, Texas
McLennan outlives the nation
At 75.3 years, McLennan County residents live nearly a year longer than the U.S. average of 74.5 years. The county's 22.8% poor/fair health rate trails the national average of 18%, indicating room for improvement despite the longevity advantage. This mixed picture suggests McLennan residents are aging relatively well but managing chronic conditions at higher rates.
Top performer across Texas
McLennan's 75.3-year life expectancy ranks well above Texas's 74.3-year average, placing the county in the upper tier statewide. With an uninsured rate of 18.5%, McLennan performs better than Texas's 19.8% state average, meaning fewer residents skip care due to cost. The county's health advantage reflects both better access and slightly lower poverty rates than the state norm.
McLennan shines among peers
McLennan's 75.3-year life expectancy beats nearby Mitchell County (73.3) and Menard County (74.8), showing stronger health outcomes in the region. The county's 18.5% uninsured rate is lower than Menard's 25.8%, giving more residents financial protection against medical emergencies. This advantage in both longevity and coverage reflects McLennan's relative economic stability in Central Texas.
Decent care access, uneven distribution
McLennan offers 77 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—a solid figure for rural Texas—but that doesn't tell the full story of who can actually reach them. Mental health services are abundant at 215 providers per 100,000, suggesting the county prioritizes behavioral health alongside physical care. Still, 18.5% of residents lack insurance, meaning one in five may delay or skip vital preventive visits.
Explore your health insurance options
Nearly 3,000 McLennan County residents could benefit from checking whether they qualify for Medicaid, CHIP, or marketplace subsidies during open enrollment. Even insured residents should review their plans annually—coverage gaps, deductibles, and provider networks can shift, leaving you vulnerable to surprise medical bills. Visit healthcare.gov or contact a local navigator to explore options that fit your family's budget.
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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.