Aransas County Health Data
Aransas County, Texas
Health Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
95
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Aransas County, Texas
Aransas near national life expectancy
At 73.3 years, Aransas County residents live slightly below the U.S. average of 74.5 years. The county's 23.6% poor/fair health rate exceeds national averages, indicating a population with notable health challenges.
Below Texas average on longevity
Aransas County's 73.3-year life expectancy trails Texas's 74.3-year average by one year. At 20.6% uninsured, the county exceeds the state average of 19.8%, creating barriers to preventive and routine care.
Mid-range performance among comparable counties
Aransas's 73.3-year life expectancy sits between Anderson (72.0) and Austin (76.5) counties. Its 20.6% uninsured rate exceeds Anderson (17.7%) but trails Andrews (22.9%), reflecting moderate coverage challenges.
Mental health access adequate, primary care sparse
Aransas offers 95 mental health providers per 100,000 residents but only 33 primary care providers per 100,000—creating potential bottlenecks for basic medical needs. With 20.6% uninsured, cost barriers compound the primary care shortage.
One in five Aransas residents uninsured
Aransas County's 20.6% uninsured rate means thousands of residents defer preventive care due to cost. Visit Healthcare.gov or contact local community health centers to explore coverage options and sliding-scale services.
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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.