Armstrong County Health Data
Armstrong County, Texas
Health Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Data Story
About Health in Armstrong County, Texas
Armstrong life expectancy well below national average
At 69.7 years, Armstrong County residents live 4.8 years less than the U.S. average of 74.5 years—one of the largest gaps in this region. Despite a relatively low 17.6% poor/fair health rate, the abbreviated life span signals serious underlying health issues.
Texas's lowest life expectancy county
Armstrong County's 69.7-year life expectancy falls 4.6 years below Texas's 74.3-year average, making it one of the state's most concerning health outliers. However, its 11.6% uninsured rate—the lowest among all counties tracked—suggests coverage is not the primary barrier.
Critically low life expectancy despite good coverage
Armstrong's 69.7-year life expectancy is the lowest in this region, trailing even Anderson County (72.0) by 2.3 years. Its 11.6% uninsured rate is the best in the group, indicating that health access barriers may stem from healthcare quality or population risk factors rather than coverage gaps.
Limited provider data, excellent uninsured rate
Primary care and mental health provider data are unavailable for Armstrong County, limiting insight into healthcare infrastructure. The exceptional 11.6% uninsured rate suggests strong Medicaid enrollment or employer coverage, yet life expectancy remains critically low.
Armstrong's coverage advantage needs investigation
With just 11.6% uninsured—the best rate in this analysis—Armstrong residents have strong baseline coverage. If you're among the remaining uninsured 11.6%, Healthcare.gov and local health departments can help identify options to strengthen your care access.
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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.