Cochran County Health Data
Cochran County, Texas
Health Score
5/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
23.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
23.5%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Data Story
About Health in Cochran County, Texas
Cochran faces severe health crisis
At 71.4 years, Cochran County residents live 5 years less than the U.S. average of 76.4, and a staggering 34.2% report poor or fair health—nearly double the national average of 18%. These metrics represent the worst health profile in this eight-county region.
Lowest life expectancy in Texas comparison
Cochran County's 71.4-year life expectancy is among the lowest in Texas, trailing the state average of 74.3 by 2.9 years, and its 23.5% uninsured rate significantly exceeds the state average of 19.8%. The county faces compounded health and coverage crises.
Most troubled county in the region
Cochran County's 71.4-year life expectancy and 34.2% poor or fair health rate represent the worst outcomes across all eight counties, surpassing even Cass County's challenges. With 40 primary care providers per 100K but mental health provider data unavailable, behavioral health access is unclear.
Critical health and coverage emergency
Over 1 in 3 Cochran County residents report poor or fair health, and nearly 1 in 4 lack insurance entirely—a dual crisis that has devastated population health. Primary care access at 40 per 100K is moderate, but the absence of mental health provider data suggests additional care gaps.
Urgent: Enroll in coverage today
Cochran County residents must act immediately to secure health insurance through Healthcare.gov or local Medicaid programs. With nearly 1 in 4 uninsured and severe health challenges mounting, coverage is a life-or-death priority.
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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.