2022 Williamson County Community Health Assessment Top Health Priorities
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Social and structural determinants of health

Focus on improving basic needs (housing, transportation, broadband internet access, and living wages) for all and eliminating ethnic and racial segregation.
Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 46.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 45.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 50.9%. Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 46.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 45.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 50.9%.
Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent
Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 12.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.8%. Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 12.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.8%.
Severe Housing Problems
Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 3.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.8%. Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 3.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.8%.
Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force
Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 27.7 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.3. Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 27.7 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.3.
Mean Travel Time to Work

County: Williamson

(Compared to TX Counties)

Mental health and well-being

Focus on building resilience by improving mental health for children and youth and mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 11.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 25.8. Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 11.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 25.8.
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Pediatric Mental Health
(Compared to TX Counties)
Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 4.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.0. Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 4.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.0.
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Adult Mental Health
(Compared to TX Counties)
Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 4.9 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.6. Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 4.9 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.6.
Poor Mental Health: Average Number of Days
(Compared to TX Counties)
Compared to U.S. Counties, Williamson has a value of 13.5 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.4. Compared to U.S. Counties, Williamson has a value of 13.5 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.4.
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide
(Compared to U.S. Counties)

County: Williamson

Chronic disease and chronic disease risk factors

Focus on increasing healthy food access and physical activity.
Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 30.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.9%. Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 30.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.9%.
Adults 20+ Who Are Obese
Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 15.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.9%. Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 15.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.9%.
Adults 20+ who are Sedentary
Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 11.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.5%. Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 11.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.5%.
Adults who Smoke

County: Williamson

(Compared to TX Counties)

Access to healthcare

Focus on increasing access to culturally and linguistically appropriate care and dental care for vulnerable populations (e.g., older adults, people of color, and people experiencing homelessness).
Compared to U.S. Counties, Williamson has a value of 89.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 90.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 86.2%. Compared to U.S. Counties, Williamson has a value of 89.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 90.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 86.2%.
Adults with Health Insurance
(Compared to U.S. Counties)
Compared to U.S. Counties, Williamson has a value of 93.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 96.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 93.6%. Compared to U.S. Counties, Williamson has a value of 93.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 96.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 93.6%.
Children with Health Insurance
(Compared to U.S. Counties)
Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 63.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 50.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 47.3%. Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 63.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 50.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 47.3%.
Adults who Visited a Dentist
(Compared to TX Counties)
Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 68 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 38 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 22. Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 68 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 38 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 22.
Primary Care Provider Rate
(Compared to TX Counties)

County: Williamson