Caldwell County Health Data
Caldwell County, Texas
Health Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.8%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Caldwell County, Texas
Caldwell life expectancy trails U.S. average
Caldwell County residents average 75.7 years, falling 1.5 years short of the U.S. life expectancy of 77.2 years. The county's 25.1% poor or fair health rate is notably high, exceeding the national 17% by 8 percentage points—among the highest in its region.
Below-average Texas health outcomes
Caldwell County's 75.7-year life expectancy tops the Texas average of 74.3 years by only 1.4 years, while the 22.8% uninsured rate significantly exceeds the state's 19.8%. These metrics suggest structural barriers to health care access.
Caldwell faces unique health challenges
Caldwell County's 25.1% poor health rate outpaces every neighboring county—Brown (20.9%), Burnet (19.6%), and Calhoun (20.2%). Despite offering 82 mental health providers per 100K, the county's limited primary care at just 26 per 100K may constrain preventive care.
Primary care shortage compounds coverage gaps
Caldwell County's 22.8% uninsured rate is the highest in its peer group, and with only 26 primary care providers per 100K, many residents lack routine access to preventive care. The mental health provider network at 82 per 100K suggests some behavioral health capacity, but affordability remains a barrier.
Affordable coverage starts with a call
Caldwell County's high uninsured and poor health rates demand immediate action. Call 211 or visit Healthcare.gov to explore low-cost plans, Medicaid eligibility, and community health center locations near you today.
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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.