San Augustine County Health Data

San Augustine County, Texas

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

7/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

70.6 yr

Uninsured Rate

19.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

70.6 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

19.6%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

25

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

26

per 100K population

National avg 350

Poor / Fair Health

27.8%

State avg 23.6%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Dentists

12.7

per 100K residents

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

25.4

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 San Augustine County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureSan AugustineState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity43.9%37.7%37.6%6.2 pts worse than state
Diabetes15.2%12.6%11.2%2.6 pts worse than state
High Blood Pressure40.0%33.6%33.5%6.4 pts worse than state
Depression26.7%22.9%24.1%3.8 pts worse than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureSan AugustineState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking22.9%15.1%16.3%7.8 pts worse than state
Binge Drinking16.1%18.0%17.8%1.9 pts better than state
Physical Inactivity36.0%30.2%27.0%5.8 pts worse than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureSan AugustineState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup73.1%72.2%74.9%0.9 pts better than state
Dental Visit (past year)44.4%51.0%57.3%6.6 pts worse than state
Mammography (women 50–74)67.9%70.6%73.3%2.7 pts worse than state

Daily-life impact

MeasureSan AugustineState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress22.7%18.5%18.6%4.2 pts worse than state
Short Sleep Duration41.8%39.4%37.3%2.4 pts worse than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare San Augustine County nationally on current cigarette smoking.

Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.

Data Story

Over One Quarter of San Augustine Residents Report Poor Health

Health data brief for San Augustine County, Texas.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Poor/fair health rate

In San Augustine County, 27.8% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure more than 10 percentage points higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 70.6 years, which is lower than the Texas state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 19.6%, nearly double the national rate of 10% and comparable to the Texas average of 19.8%. Provider availability also differs from national norms, with 25 primary care providers and 26 mental health providers per 100,000 people, whereas the national medians are 70 and 250, respectively. These figures are sourced from current CDC and NPPES health records. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.

Get Care in San Augustine 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.

Chi St Lukes Health Memorial San Augustine

ER
Not rated by CMS
(936) 275-3446
511 Hospital St, San Augustine, TX 75972
Rural Emergency HospitalVoluntary non-profit - Private

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of San Augustine County, TX?
San Augustine County has a health score of 7/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #240 out of 254 counties in Texas (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in San Augustine County?
Life expectancy in San Augustine County is 70.6 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making San Augustine County below the state average.
How does San Augustine County health compare to the Texas average?
San Augustine County's health score of 7/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 70.6 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 19.6% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect San Augustine County?
Key health factors for San Augustine County include: life expectancy (70.6 years), uninsured rate (19.6%), and primary care physician access (25:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 26:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is San Augustine County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 7/100 ("Below Average"), San Augustine County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.6 years. 19.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in San Augustine County?
San Augustine County's health score of 7/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 19.6% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.