Carson County Health Data

Carson County has a health score of 36/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #52 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.

Life expectancy in Carson County is 72.1 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Carson County below the state average.

Carson County's health score of 36/100 is above the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 72.1 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 15.2% vs. 19.8% statewide.

Key health factors for Carson County include: life expectancy (72.1 years), uninsured rate (15.2%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 51:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 36/100 ("Below Average"), Carson County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.1 years. 15.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Carson County's health score of 36/100 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.