The County Health Rankings show us that where we live matters to our health. The health of a community depends on many different factors - ranging from health behaviors, education and jobs, to quality of health care, to the environment.

2012 | Leon, Texas

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  Leon
County
Texas
Demographics
Population 16,923 24,782,302
% below 18 years of age 23% 28%
% 65 and older 21% 10%
% African American 10% 12%
% American Indian and Alaskan Native 0% 1%
% Asian 0% 4%
% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 0% 0%
% Hispanic 12% 37%
% not proficient in English 5% 14%
% Females 51% 50%
% Rural 100% 18%
Health Outcomes
Diabetes 12% 9%
HIV prevalence rate 92 319
Health Care
Mental health providers 8,422:1 3,609:1
Health care costs $10,702 $10,889
Uninsured adults 31% 31%
Could not see doctor due to cost   19%
Dentists 5,463:1 2,922:1
Social & Economic Factors
Median household income $40,847 $48,622
High housing costs 22% 32%
Children eligible for free lunch 39% 48%
Illiteracy 16.4% 19.0%
Homicide rate   6
Physical Environment
Commuting alone 78% 79%
Access to healthy foods 71% 62%

* Data supplied on behalf of state
Note: Blank values reflect unreliable or missing data