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Austin

People paddleboarding on Austin's Lady Bird Lake. Photo by Tomek Baginski on Unsplash.

The capital city of Texas, Austin is a fast-growing and quickly evolving metropolis. 

 

Public health protects Austin and Travis County residents from infectious diseases and environmental threats and educates the community about the benefits of healthful behaviors in avoiding chronic diseases. 

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  • POPULATION

    974,447

  • SQUARE MILES

    326.51

  • Transit Score

    35

  • Per Capita Household Income

    $54,673

Adrienne Sturrup

Director

Read Bio Austin Public Health

  • Urban Health Agenda

    Our vision for the future of urban health looks beyond health care. Government and community organizations work together to make our wider environments safer, healthier, and more equitable.

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