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HEALTH by Charlotte Kovalchuk & Cat Totty
Wilco Wellness In 2023, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps listed Williamson County third out of 244 ranked counties in Texas. The 2023 rankings were based on data collected from 2014 through 2021, including health factors like average life span, healthcare access, education and employment rates, air and water quality, and community safety. Since 2010, the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute has offered the national County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program in an effort to help communities identify areas to improve their health. Williamson County has been ranked among the top healthiest counties in the state since the program began, thanks in part to the community’s urban advantages and exceptional parks. “We’re really fortunate to have a great balance with hospitals in our county to where we’re an urban county, but not so urban that there’s a high rate of air pollution or poor water quality,” says Deb Strahler, communications director for the Williamson County and Cities Health District. She adds, “We have great parks systems in many of our cities. People are out and about and we have a very active community, which also lends to a healthier lifestyle.”
Williamson County Tops Healthiest Counties List From residents to employers to government leaders, many in Williamson County share a commitment to living well and working together to elevate our community’s position on the Texas healthcare map. Thanks to that dedication, Williamson County has continued to hold a spot among the healthiest counties in the state over the last decade.
To learn more about Williamson County's health statistics, visit countyhealthrankings.org. J A N UA R Y 2 0 2 4
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