Life expectancy rates in the United States have risen significantly over the past fifty years, increasing by nearly seven years. Several factors influence life expectancy, including genetics, alcohol and tobacco use, diet, body weight and physical activity levels. But your place of residence also plays a critical role, as it impacts access to healthcare, the availability of healthy food options and opportunities for maintaining an active lifestyle.
According to 2024 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, ranked by Stacker, Collin County is among the counties with the longest life expectancy in Texas.
In Collin County, the life expectancy is approximately 81.6 years — 4.4 years longer than the state average — ranking third in the state.
Health outcomes indicate the average lifespan within a community and the overall physical and mental health experienced by its residents. Collin County outperforms the average county in Texas and surpasses the national average in terms of these health outcomes.
In Collin County, Texas, only 12% of adults consider themselves in fair or poor health; 11% smoke regularly; 27% are considered obese; and 18% reported excessive drinking. The state ranked significantly higher in each of these metrics.
According to the report, 92% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. Collin County also scored 8.4 out of a possible 10 on the food environment index, which includes access to healthy foods and food insecurity. The average value across the country was 7.7.
However, alcohol-impaired driving deaths were higher in the county. In Collin County, 29% of motor vehicle crash deaths involved alcohol, whereas an average of 25% were reported in the state. In the U.S., 26% of motor vehicle crash deaths involved alcohol. The county also has fewer dentists, primary care physicians and mental health providers than the state average.
Above Collin County on the ranking was Concho County at number 2, with a life expectancy of 81.7 years, 4.5 years higher than the state average. The county with the longest life expectancy is Presidio County with a life expectancy of 83.1 years, 5.9 years higher than the state average.
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