Counties with the highest life expectancy in Texas
Life span figures have been increasing in the United States, showing an improvement of nearly seven years over the past fifty years. (In 1970, the average lifespan was 70.8 and registered as 77.5 in 2022, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.) Numerous elements can influence how long one lives—from hereditary factors to alcohol consumption or smoking habits, nutritional choices and body weight, and levels of physical activity. However, the location of residence also plays a crucial part.
In certain regions around the world, referred to as “blue zones,” there exists a remarkable concentration of individuals living to at least 100 years. These five distinct regions—Ikaria, Greece; Loma Linda, California; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Okinawa, Japan; and Sardinia, Italy—are extensively studied by researchers investigating what aspects of their diets, lifestyles, and surroundings foster such longevity. While it might not be an obvious factor, the place in which you reside can significantly impact your overall lifespan, which explains why some states and even specific counties within the U.S. report higher life expectancy rates than others.
By exploring the 2024 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps provided by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, Stacker pinpointed the counties with the longest life expectancy in Texas. Life expectancy describes the anticipated average number of years a person can expect to live from birth, calculated using the number of deaths during a particular timeframe and the average number of at-risk individuals during that timeframe. Counties with unreliable or insufficient data were removed from the analysis. Mortality statistics were sourced from the National Vital Statistics System.
Continue reading to find out if your county is included in the rankings.
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#47. Oldham County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 77.2 years
— Equal to state average
#47. Wilson County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 77.2 years
— Equal to state average
#47. Parker County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 77.2 years
— Equal to state average
#45. Dallas County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 77.3 years
— 0.1 years above the state average
#45. Cameron County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 77.3 years
— 0.1 years above the state average
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#40. Erath County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 77.4 years
— 0.2 years above the state average
#40. Fayette County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 77.4 years
— 0.2 years above the state average
#40. Bastrop County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 77.4 years
— 0.2 years above the state average
#40. Austin County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 77.4 years
— 0.2 years above the state average
#40. Burnet County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 77.4 years
— 0.2 years above the state average
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#35. Brazoria County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 77.5 years
— 0.3 years above the state average
#35. Kinney County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 77.5 years
— 0.3 years above the state average
#35. Washington County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 77.5 years
— 0.3 years above the state average
#35. Bandera County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 77.5 years
— 0.3 years above the state average
#35. Tarrant County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 77.5 years
— 0.3 years above the state average
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#34. Live Oak County
– Life expectancy: 77.6 years
— 0.4 years above the state average
#31. Lavaca County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 77.7 years
— 0.5 years above the state average
#31. Schleicher County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 77.7 years
— 0.5 years above the state average
#31. Somervell County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 77.7 years
— 0.5 years above the state average
#29. Harris County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 77.9 years
— 0.7 years above the state average
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#29. Hidalgo County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 77.9 years
— 0.7 years above the state average
#28. Archer County
– Life expectancy: 78.0 years
— 0.8 years above the state average
#27. Hansford County
– Life expectancy: 78.1 years
— 0.9 years above the state average
#26. Lipscomb County
– Life expectancy: 78.2 years
— 1.0 years above the state average
#25. Comal County
– Life expectancy: 78.3 years
— 1.1 years above the state average
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#23. Montgomery County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 78.4 years
— 1.2 years above the state average
#23. Guadalupe County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 78.4 years
— 1.2 years above the state average
#22. Hudspeth County
– Life expectancy: 78.5 years
— 1.3 years above the state average
#21. Blanco County
– Life expectancy: 78.7 years
— 1.5 years above the state average
#20. Brewster County
– Life expectancy: 78.8 years
— 1.6 years above the state average
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#18. Goliad County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 79.0 years
— 1.8 years above the state average
#18. Shackelford County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 79.0 years
— 1.8 years above the state average
#17. Brazos County
– Life expectancy: 79.2 years
— 2.0 years above the state average
#16. Sherman County
– Life expectancy: 79.3 years
— 2.1 years above the state average
#15. Rockwall County
– Life expectancy: 79.6 years
— 2.4 years above the state average
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#13. Hays County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 79.8 years
— 2.6 years above the state average
#13. Gillespie County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 79.8 years
— 2.6 years above the state average
#11. Hartley County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 80.1 years
— 2.9 years above the state average
#11. Jeff Davis County (tie)
– Life expectancy: 80.1 years
— 2.9 years above the state average
#10. Mason County
– Life expectancy: 80.5 years
— 3.3 years above the state average
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#9. Travis County
– Life expectancy: 80.6 years
— 3.4 years above the state average
#8. Kendall County
– Life expectancy: 80.7 years
— 3.5 years above the state average
#7. Denton County
– Life expectancy: 80.9 years
— 3.7 years above the state average
#6. Williamson County
– Life expectancy: 81.0 years
— 3.8 years above the state average
#5. Hemphill County
– Life expectancy: 81.1 years
— 3.9 years above the state average
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#4. Fort Bend County
– Life expectancy: 81.4 years
— 4.2 years above the state average
#3. Collin County
– Life expectancy: 81.6 years
— 4.4 years above the state average
#2. Concho County
– Life expectancy: 81.7 years
— 4.5 years above the state average
#1. Presidio County
– Life expectancy: 83.1 years
— 5.9 years above the state average
This article includes data compiled by Karim Noorani, written by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
By Stacker
