Bailey County Health Data

Bailey County, Texas

Health Score

22/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

74.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

26.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.5 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

26.6%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

29

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

45

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Bailey County, Texas

Bailey County life expectancy slightly above U.S. average

At 74.5 years, Bailey County residents live slightly longer than the U.S. average of 73.5 years, but the county's 22.7% poor or fair health rate exceeds the national average of 19.2%. This suggests that while life span is respectable, daily health quality lags behind comparable communities.

Bailey ranks in middle tier for Texas health

Bailey County's 74.5-year life expectancy outpaces Texas's state average of 74.3 years by just 0.2 years. However, its 26.6% uninsured rate far exceeds the state average of 19.8%, pointing to a coverage gap that leaves one in four residents vulnerable.

Primary care access lags neighboring counties

Bailey County has 29 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to 33 in nearby Bandera County and 42 in Blanco County. Mental health provider availability at 45 per 100,000 is stronger, though still below Bandera's 194 per 100,000.

Insurance gap creates daily healthcare barriers

With 26.6% of residents uninsured—significantly higher than the state average of 19.8%—many Bailey County families delay or skip medical care due to cost. Limited primary care capacity (29 per 100K) means longer waits and fewer preventive care options for insured residents.

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If you're among Bailey County's uninsured, visit Healthcare.gov or contact a local community health center to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans, or employer coverage. Even basic coverage can prevent costly emergency visits and improve your family's long-term health.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Bailey County, TX?
Bailey County has a health score of 22/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #123 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 Bailey County?
Life expectancy in Bailey County is 74.5 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Bailey County above the state average.
How does Bailey County health compare to the Texas average?
Bailey County's health score of 22/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 74.5 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 26.6% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Bailey County?
Key health factors for Bailey County include: life expectancy (74.5 years), uninsured rate (26.6%), and primary care physician access (29:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 45:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Bailey County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 22/100 ("Below Average"), Bailey County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.5 years. 26.6% 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 Bailey County?
Bailey County's health score of 22/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 26.6% 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.