San Augustine County Health Data

San Augustine County, Texas

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

Data Story

About Health in San Augustine County, Texas

San Augustine faces steep health disadvantage

San Augustine County's 70.6-year life expectancy falls 5.8 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years, among the shortest in the nation for rural counties. Nearly 28% of residents report poor or fair health—one of the highest rates statewide—reflecting serious chronic disease burden.

One of Texas's lowest-health counties

San Augustine County ranks near the bottom statewide at 70.6 years, nearly 4 years below Texas's 74.3-year average. With 27.8% of residents in poor or fair health, the county faces one of the state's most challenging health profiles.

San Augustine's health crisis stands out

San Augustine's 70.6-year life expectancy barely edges Sabine (70.3), and lags Rusk (73.6) and San Jacinto (73.6) significantly. Its 27.8% poor/fair health rate is the worst among regional peers, suggesting concentrated poverty and health disparities.

Limited providers, 1 in 5 without insurance

San Augustine has 25 primary care providers and 26 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—below many neighboring counties. With 19.6% uninsured and sparse provider networks, residents struggle to access preventive and chronic disease management.

Coverage first step toward better health

One in five San Augustine County residents lack health insurance, compounding the county's severe health challenges. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore Medicaid expansion, marketplace plans, and local community health center services.

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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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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.