Schleicher County
TexasFIPS 48413
Pop. 2,4511 HospitalSVI 0.58RUCC 8 (Rural)PC HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Schleicher County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 14.0% | 13.4% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 39.7% | 39.3% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 23.1% | 19.8% | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 4,985.55 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
3
NPs & PAs
125.5 per 100k
0
Dentists
14
Hospital Beds
5.9 per 1,000
$15,900.94
Medicare Per Capita
2179.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Schleicher County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.5% | — | |
| Obesity | 36.4% | — | |
| Depression | 20.5% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.3% | — | |
| COPD | 7.4% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 12.7% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.8% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.0% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.0% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 24.8% | — | |
| Disability | 35.3% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 31.0% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | — | |
| Uninsured | 21.6% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.58
Socioeconomic Status0.74
Household Composition & Disability0.76
Minority Status & Language0.91
Housing Type & Transportation0.07
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
✓
Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Schleicher County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schleicher County Medical Center | Eldorado | 14 | CAHRural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.