Andrews County Health Data

Andrews County, Texas

Health Score

19/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

74.6 yr

Uninsured Rate

22.9%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.6 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

22.9%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

49

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

16

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Andrews County, Texas

Andrews matches national life expectancy

At 74.6 years, Andrews County residents live slightly longer than the U.S. average of 74.5 years. However, 25.4% of residents report poor or fair health—well above the national average—suggesting chronic conditions remain prevalent despite decent longevity.

Slightly above Texas life expectancy

Andrews County edges out Texas's 74.3-year average by 0.3 years, yet its 25.4% poor/fair health rate ranks among the state's highest. The county's 22.9% uninsured rate is notably above the state average of 19.8%, affecting health access.

Uninsured rate highest among peers

Andrews County's 22.9% uninsured rate exceeds all nearby counties tracked, including Anderson (17.7%) and Aransas (20.6%). Despite solid life expectancy, this coverage gap signals affordability barriers that may underlie the high poor/fair health rate.

Mental health access critically limited

Andrews offers 49 primary care providers per 100,000 residents but only 16 mental health providers per 100,000—severely below adequacy benchmarks. Combined with a 22.9% uninsured rate, many residents likely face dual barriers to both physical and mental healthcare.

Nearly one in four Andrews residents uninsured

With 22.9% uninsured, Andrews County has one of the highest coverage gaps in this region. Explore Texas marketplace plans, Medicaid expansion eligibility, and county health programs at Healthcare.gov to reduce your out-of-pocket costs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Andrews County, TX?
Andrews County has a health score of 19/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #146 out of 254 counties in Texas (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Andrews County?
Life expectancy in Andrews County is 74.6 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Andrews County above the state average.
How does Andrews County health compare to the Texas average?
Andrews County's health score of 19/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 74.6 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 22.9% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Andrews County?
Key health factors for Andrews County include: life expectancy (74.6 years), uninsured rate (22.9%), and primary care physician access (49:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 16:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Andrews County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 19/100 ("Below Average"), Andrews County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.6 years. 22.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Andrews County?
Andrews County's health score of 19/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 22.9% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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Data Sources

Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.

Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.