Cass County Health Data
Cass County, Texas
Health Score
13/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Cass County, Texas
Cass County faces significant health challenges
At 70.7 years, Cass County's life expectancy trails the U.S. average by nearly 6 years, and its 23.3% poor or fair health rate substantially exceeds the national average of 18%. These metrics reflect serious, persistent health headwinds across the county.
Well below Texas averages
Cass County ranks among Texas's lowest-performing counties for life expectancy at 70.7 years versus the state average of 74.3 years. Its 17.6% uninsured rate is slightly better than the state average of 19.8%, but this modest insurance advantage hasn't translated into better health outcomes.
Worst life expectancy in the region
Cass County's 70.7-year life expectancy is the lowest among nearby counties—significantly trailing Carson (72.1), Cherokee (73.1), and Childress (73.6). With just 21 primary care providers per 100K and 35 mental health providers per 100K, provider access remains stretched thin.
Healthcare access and coverage gaps persist
At 17.6% uninsured, Cass County still has nearly 1 in 6 residents without coverage, and the sparse primary care network of 21 providers per 100K makes scheduling appointments difficult. Mental health support is similarly limited at 35 providers per 100K, leaving residents competing for limited behavioral health services.
Make healthcare a priority now
Cass County residents should act immediately to secure health insurance through Healthcare.gov, employer plans, or Medicaid. Getting covered is the first step toward accessing the primary and mental health care that this county clearly needs.
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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.