Bell County Health Data
Bell County, Texas
Health Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.4%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
279
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Bell County, Texas
Bell County exceeds U.S. health averages
Bell County's 75.5-year life expectancy surpasses the U.S. average of 73.5 years, and its 20.3% poor or fair health rate is slightly above the national average of 19.2%. Overall, residents enjoy slightly longer lifespans with manageable daily health challenges.
Bell outperforms most Texas counties
At 75.5 years, Bell County's life expectancy exceeds Texas's state average of 74.3 years by 1.2 years. Its 16.4% uninsured rate is well below the state average of 19.8%, indicating strong insurance penetration and healthcare access.
Robust provider networks across specialties
Bell County offers 72 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—comparable to Bexar County (74) and Blanco (42)—plus 279 mental health providers per 100K, the highest in the region. This dual strength supports both physical and behavioral health needs.
Strong coverage and comprehensive care infrastructure
With only 16.4% uninsured and robust primary care (72 per 100K) and mental health capacity (279 per 100K), Bell County residents have real access to comprehensive care. This combination of coverage and providers supports preventive care and early intervention.
Maintain access to Bell's strong care system
Bell County residents should review coverage annually to ensure uninterrupted access to the excellent primary care and mental health networks available locally. New residents should register immediately at Healthcare.gov to tap into these resources.
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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.