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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Bell County, TX?
Bell County has a health score of 35/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #61 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 Bell County?
Life expectancy in Bell County is 75.5 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Bell County above the state average.
How does Bell County health compare to the Texas average?
Bell County's health score of 35/100 is above the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 75.5 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 16.4% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Bell County?
Key health factors for Bell County include: life expectancy (75.5 years), uninsured rate (16.4%), and primary care physician access (72:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 279:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Bell County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 35/100 ("Below Average"), Bell County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.5 years. 16.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Bell County healthier than the Texas average?
Bell County's health score of 35/100 exceeds the Texas average of 25/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.