Collingsworth County Health Data
Collingsworth County, Texas
Health Score
9/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
26.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
26.0%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
78
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Collingsworth County, Texas
Collingsworth faces severe health disparities
Collingsworth County residents have a life expectancy of 71.2 years—more than 7 years below the U.S. average of 79 years—marking one of Texas's most significant health gaps. Over one in four residents (25.1%) report being in poor or fair health, compared to 18% nationally, while 26.0% lack health insurance. These overlapping challenges create a community health crisis requiring urgent intervention.
Texas's most uninsured county
Collingsworth County's 26.0% uninsured rate is the highest among all comparable counties and significantly exceeds Texas's 19.8% average, leaving residents highly vulnerable to medical debt and delayed care. Life expectancy at 71.2 years trails the state average by 3.1 years, and the 25.1% poor/fair health rate underscores deep, persistent health inequities. Economic hardship and limited access combine to create measurable health burden.
Worst health outcomes in the region
Collingsworth County residents live significantly shorter lives than neighbors: 71.2 years versus Comanche (74.8), Colorado (74.0), and Coke (74.0) counties—gaps of 3-4 years in life expectancy. Its 26.0% uninsured rate is the highest among all regional comparisons, far exceeding Comal County's 13.3% and Collin's 10.6%. These disparities reflect concentrated poverty and limited economic opportunity in the panhandle region.
Limited providers in a medically underserved area
Collingsworth County has just 38 primary care providers and 78 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest primary care access among comparable counties and far below healthier regions. Combined with the state's highest uninsured rate, residents face major barriers to preventive care, chronic disease management, and mental health support. Rural isolation and provider shortages mean many routine visits require significant travel.
Health coverage is within reach
With 26.0% of Collingsworth County uninsured, getting covered is the single most important health decision residents can make right now. Even if you've been turned down before, marketplace plans, Medicaid expansion (if eligible), and community health centers offer affordable options regardless of income or employment status. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to find coverage today—your health depends on it.
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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.