Bee County Health Data
Bee County, Texas
Health Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.0%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Bee County, Texas
Bee County faces health and access challenges
Bee County's 73.1-year life expectancy matches the U.S. average of 73.5 years, but its 28.0% poor or fair health rate—the highest among the eight counties—far exceeds the national average of 19.2%. This gap reveals significant daily health struggles for residents.
Bee ranks lowest for health quality in state
At 73.1 years, Bee County's life expectancy trails the Texas state average of 74.3 years by 1.2 years, but the 28.0% poor or fair health rate is striking and among the worst statewide. Its 16.0% uninsured rate is actually the lowest among the eight counties, suggesting coverage alone doesn't explain the health burden.
Critically short on primary care providers
Bee County has just 16 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest of all eight counties and barely one-quarter the rate in Baylor County (230). Mental health capacity at 52 per 100K is also limited, leaving residents with few options for preventive or behavioral care.
Extreme provider shortage drives health crisis
Despite the lowest uninsured rate at 16.0%, Bee County's severe shortage of primary care providers (16 per 100K) means most residents simply cannot access routine care. With 28% reporting poor or fair health and only 52 mental health providers per 100K, the county faces a care access emergency.
Cover yourself and seek care outside if needed
Bee County residents should maintain coverage and be prepared to travel to neighboring counties for specialist or primary care; the local provider shortage is severe. Telehealth and community health centers may offer alternatives—ask your insurer about options.
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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.