Briscoe County Health Data

Briscoe County, Texas

Health Score

3/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

Pending

Uninsured Rate

21.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

N/A

Uninsured Rate

21.5%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

71

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Data Story

About Health in Briscoe County, Texas

Briscoe Faces Serious Health Crisis

Briscoe County reports 30.1% of residents in poor or fair health—among the worst rates in Texas. While specific life expectancy data is unavailable, this exceptionally high poor health rate signals significant population health challenges and urgent need for intervention.

Worst-in-Class Health Reporting

Briscoe's 30.1% poor or fair health rate dramatically exceeds Texas's population averages and ranks among the state's most distressed counties. With 21.5% uninsured, the county faces both health crises and coverage barriers.

Regional Health Crisis

Briscoe's 30.1% poor health rate far exceeds all regional peers—more than double Brewster's 17.9% and substantially worse than Bowie's 21.6%. Even with 71 primary care providers per 100K, these resources appear insufficient to address the population's acute health needs.

Limited Resources, High Need

Briscoe provides 71 primary care providers per 100K but lacks documented mental health provider data, suggesting limited behavioral health capacity. With 21.5% uninsured and 30.1% in poor health, the county faces a crisis of both access and demand.

Urgent: Get Covered Now

If you're among Briscoe's 21.5% uninsured residents, accessing coverage is critical. Visit healthcare.gov immediately or call your local health department—insurance can connect you to the primary care providers in your county and improve your health outcomes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Briscoe County, TX?
Briscoe County has a health score of 3/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #252 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 Briscoe County?
Life expectancy data for Briscoe County is currently being processed from CDC records.
How does Briscoe County health compare to the Texas average?
Briscoe County's health score of 3/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate is 21.5% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Briscoe County?
Key health factors for Briscoe County include: life expectancy (not yet available), uninsured rate (21.5%), and primary care physician access (71:1 (population to primary care physicians)). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Briscoe County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 3/100 ("Below Average"), Briscoe County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. 21.5% 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 Briscoe County?
Briscoe County's health score of 3/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 21.5% 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.