Bandera County Health Data
Bandera County, Texas
Health Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.4%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
194
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Bandera County, Texas
Bandera County leads on life expectancy
Bandera County's 76.9-year life expectancy ranks well above the U.S. average of 73.5 years and puts it among the healthiest counties in its region. With an 18.4% poor or fair health rate below the national average of 19.2%, residents report stronger day-to-day wellness.
Bandera outperforms Texas on most health metrics
At 76.9 years, Bandera's life expectancy exceeds the Texas state average of 74.3 years by 2.6 years, and its 19.4% uninsured rate is nearly identical to the state average of 19.8%. This balance of good outcomes and reasonable coverage is rare among Texas counties.
Mental health care far exceeds surrounding area
Bandera County provides 194 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—more than four times the rate of nearby Bailey County (45 per 100K) and nearly three times Bastrop County (75 per 100K). Primary care availability at 33 per 100K is solid, though not exceptional.
Strong coverage and mental health support
Bandera's 19.4% uninsured rate is below many Texas peers, and its exceptional mental health infrastructure (194 providers per 100K) means residents have real access to therapy, counseling, and psychiatric care. This combination supports both physical and behavioral health outcomes.
Maintain coverage for continued health
Bandera County residents with coverage should review plans annually to ensure continued access to the excellent mental health providers available locally. New residents should visit Healthcare.gov to secure coverage and tap into this region's mental health advantage.
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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.