McLennan County Health Data
McLennan County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
22.8%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 76.8 per 100K
Dentists
5.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.3
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 McLennan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | McLennan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.7% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | McLennan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.5% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | McLennan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.7% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.5% | 51.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | McLennan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare McLennan County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
McLennan County primary care availability exceeds the national median
Health data brief for McLennan County, Texas.
McLennan County has 77 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure that sits above the national median of 70 per 100,000. This level of availability is recorded alongside a life expectancy of 75.3 years, which is one year longer than the Texas state average of 74.3 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. Approximately 22.8% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 18.5%, which is slightly lower than the Texas state average of 19.8% but higher than the national average of 10%. Regarding mental health resources, the county has 215 providers per 100,000 people, falling short of the national median of 250 providers. These statistics represent local health access and outcomes as reported in federal datasets. 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.