Cottle County Health Data
Cottle County, Texas
Health Score
8/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Data Story
About Health in Cottle County, Texas
Cottle County faces significant health challenges
Cottle County lacks recent life expectancy data, making direct national comparison difficult; however, 27.9% of residents report poor or fair health—nearly double the national average. This high rate signals serious underlying health conditions and limited access to preventive care in the county.
Health data gaps mask county struggles
Without current life expectancy figures, Cottle County's health ranking within Texas remains unclear, but the 27.9% poor/fair health rate ranks among the worst in the state. The county's uninsured rate of 16.7% sits below state average, yet residents still struggle with health outcomes.
Worst health outcomes in the region
Cottle County's 27.9% poor/fair health rate significantly exceeds all neighboring counties tracked in this analysis. The lack of life expectancy and provider data underscores the county's limited healthcare infrastructure compared to surrounding areas.
Limited data, serious health reality
Cottle County reports 16.7% uninsured—below state average—yet lacks current data on primary care and mental health providers, suggesting possible healthcare access gaps. The 27.9% poor/fair health rate indicates residents face significant chronic disease and wellness challenges despite insurance availability.
Find coverage and seek care
One in six Cottle County residents lack health insurance, and the high rates of poor/fair health suggest many need regular preventive care. Visit Healthcare.gov or contact your local health department for insurance options and to connect with available health services.
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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.