Colorado County Health Data
Colorado County, Texas
Health Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Colorado County, Texas
Colorado County health lags national averages
Colorado County residents live an average of 74.0 years, roughly 5 years below the U.S. average of 79 years. More than one in five residents (22.2%) report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 18%, while 22.6% lack health insurance. These gaps reflect both economic constraints and limited access to preventive healthcare services.
Below average health outcomes for Texas
At 74.0 years, Colorado County's life expectancy matches the state average of 74.3 years almost exactly, but its 22.6% uninsured rate substantially exceeds Texas's 19.8% average. The county's 22.2% poor/fair health rate indicates residents face elevated chronic disease burden and stress. Like many rural Texas counties, Colorado struggles with healthcare access despite reaching state-level life expectancy benchmarks.
Middle ground among regional counties
Colorado County's 74.0-year life expectancy places it between better-performing neighbors like Comal (78.3) and Comanche (74.8) counties but ahead of Coleman's 70.5 years. Its 22.6% uninsured rate exceeds Comanche (21.9%) and Coke (18.2%) but remains slightly below Collingsworth's 26.0%. The county occupies a middle-tier position regionally, suggesting some healthcare infrastructure exists but remains stressed.
Adequate primary care, limited mental health
Colorado County has 53 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—respectable by rural standards—but only 38 mental health providers per 100,000, limiting access to behavioral health treatment. The high uninsured rate (22.6%) means many residents cannot afford even available primary care services. Rural residents may still face travel burdens and limited appointment availability despite the presence of providers.
Affordable coverage is available now
With nearly one in four Colorado County residents uninsured, expanding coverage is critical to improving health outcomes and protecting families from medical debt. Marketplace plans, community health center sliding-scale services, and potential Medicaid eligibility offer paths to affordable care for most families. Visit healthcare.gov or local community health centers to explore options—coverage can start immediately.
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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.