Crane County Health Data

Crane County, Texas

Health Score

14/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

73.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

23.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.5 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

23.2%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

43

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Data Story

About Health in Crane County, Texas

Crane County life expectancy lags nationally

At 73.5 years, Crane County residents live 1.2 years shorter than the U.S. average of 74.7 years. More than a quarter—26.4%—report poor or fair health, indicating widespread chronic disease and limited wellness resources.

Below-average health for Texas

Crane County's 73.5-year life expectancy falls below Texas's state average of 74.3 years, placing it among the lower-ranked counties statewide. The 26.4% poor/fair health rate suggests residents face significant barriers to preventive care and disease management.

Among the sickest counties in West Texas

Crane County's 73.5-year life expectancy ranks lower than Coryell and Cooke counties but is comparable to other rural West Texas areas like Culberson County (73.1 years). The 26.4% poor/fair health rate and 23.2% uninsured rate compound healthcare access challenges.

High uninsured rate, good primary care access

Crane County's 23.2% uninsured rate exceeds the state average by 3.4 percentage points, leaving nearly 1 in 4 residents without coverage. Primary care providers are relatively abundant at 43 per 100,000, yet mental health provider data remains unavailable, suggesting gaps in behavioral health support.

Cover the gap with insurance

Nearly 1 in 4 Crane County residents lack health coverage, contributing to the high rates of poor health outcomes. Check your Medicaid eligibility or explore Health Insurance Marketplace options at Healthcare.gov to secure coverage and access preventive care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Crane County, TX?
Crane County has a health score of 14/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #192 out of 254 counties in Texas (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Crane County?
Life expectancy in Crane County is 73.5 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Crane County below the state average.
How does Crane County health compare to the Texas average?
Crane County's health score of 14/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 73.5 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 23.2% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Crane County?
Key health factors for Crane County include: life expectancy (73.5 years), uninsured rate (23.2%), and primary care physician access (43:1 (population to primary care physicians)). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Crane County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 14/100 ("Below Average"), Crane County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.5 years. 23.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Crane County?
Crane County's health score of 14/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 23.2% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.