Comanche County Health Data
Comanche County, Texas
Health Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Comanche County, Texas
Comanche County moderately below U.S. average
Comanche County residents live an average of 74.8 years, nearly 4 years less than the U.S. average of 79 years. About one in five residents (22.8%) report being in poor or fair health—above the national average of 18%—while 21.9% lack health insurance. These metrics suggest moderate health challenges that could be addressed through improved access and coverage.
Slightly above Texas state health average
At 74.8 years, Comanche County's life expectancy exceeds Texas's state average of 74.3 years by a slim margin, while its 21.9% uninsured rate is slightly above the state average of 19.8%. The 22.8% poor/fair health rate reflects rural health challenges, but the county sits in a middle-performing position within Texas. Comanche performs better than Coleman and Collingsworth but trails Comal and Collin counties significantly.
Middle-tier performer in the region
Comanche County's 74.8-year life expectancy ranks fourth among comparable counties, ahead of Coleman (70.5) and Collingsworth (71.2) but behind Comal (78.3) and Collin (81.3). Its 21.9% uninsured rate is moderate—lower than Collingsworth (26.0%) and Colorado (22.6%) but higher than Coke (18.2%) and Comal (13.3%). The county's health profile reflects typical rural Texas conditions with some economic stability.
Adequate healthcare infrastructure for the area
Comanche County provides 58 primary care providers and 57 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—reasonable for a rural county and better than several neighbors. The 21.9% uninsured rate means more than one in five residents struggle to afford available services, potentially delaying care and worsening health outcomes. Most residents still must travel to larger towns for specialty care and advanced treatments.
Secure affordable health insurance today
With 21.9% of Comanche County residents uninsured, closing coverage gaps could meaningfully improve community health outcomes and protect families from financial hardship. Marketplace plans offer subsidies for eligible families, and community health centers provide care on sliding-scale fees regardless of insurance. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore coverage options that fit your budget.
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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.