Schleicher County Health Data
Schleicher County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
23.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
23.1%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
84
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.6%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
41.2
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 Schleicher County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Schleicher | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.4% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Schleicher | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.6% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Schleicher | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.6% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.5% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Schleicher | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Schleicher County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Schleicher County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Norms
Health data brief for Schleicher County, Texas.
Residents of Schleicher County have a life expectancy of 78.9 years, a figure higher than the Texas average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Other health markers show differences from national trends, such as the uninsured rate of 23.1%, which is higher than the state average of 19.8% and more than double the national rate of 10%. About 25.6% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The county has 84 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 250, while the primary care provider ratio data was unavailable. These figures represent the latest available statistics from the CDC and NPPES. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.