Chambers County Health Data
Chambers County, Texas
Health Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Chambers County, Texas
Chambers leads on longevity and coverage
At 76.2 years, Chambers County residents live longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years, and just 14% lack insurance—well below the national average of 10.9%. Both metrics rank among the strongest in this eight-county comparison.
Top performer on health and insurance
Chambers County's 76.2-year life expectancy exceeds the Texas average of 74.3 years by nearly 2 years, while its 14% uninsured rate beats the state average of 19.8% by 5.8 percentage points. The county is a clear outlier for positive health metrics.
Regional leader in health outcomes
Chambers County's 76.2-year life expectancy is the highest in the region and its 14% uninsured rate is the lowest, setting it apart from peers. However, primary care access is modest at 14 per 100K, and mental health providers at 41 per 100K suggests room for improvement.
Strong insurance, moderate care access
Chambers County's 14% uninsured rate means most residents have coverage, but the primary care provider density of just 14 per 100K is the lowest in this region—potentially causing long wait times. Mental health services are more robust at 41 providers per 100K, supporting behavioral health access.
Keep your coverage strong
Chambers County residents who lack insurance should enroll now through Healthcare.gov or local programs. With strong health outcomes already in place, maintaining universal coverage will help preserve the county's leading position.
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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.