Cherokee County Health Data

Cherokee County has a health score of 16/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #174 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 Cherokee County is 73.1 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Cherokee County below the state average.

Cherokee County's health score of 16/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 73.1 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 19.6% vs. 19.8% statewide.

Key health factors for Cherokee County include: life expectancy (73.1 years), uninsured rate (19.6%), and primary care physician access (51:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 111:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 16/100 ("Below Average"), Cherokee County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.1 years. 19.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Cherokee County's health score of 16/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 19.6% 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.