Crockett County Health Data
Crockett County, Texas
Health Score
10/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
26.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
26.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
65
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Data Story
About Health in Crockett County, Texas
Crockett County faces severe health crisis
At just 71.2 years, Crockett County residents live 3.5 years shorter than the U.S. average of 74.7 years—one of the lowest life expectancies in Texas. Nearly 1 in 4 residents (24.5%) report poor or fair health, reflecting a population struggling with chronic disease and limited care access.
Worst life expectancy in Texas analysis
Crockett County's 71.2-year life expectancy ranks among the lowest in the state, falling nearly 3 years below Texas's average of 74.3 years. The combination of low life expectancy and high poor/fair health rate signals urgent need for healthcare intervention and resources.
Critically worse than surrounding counties
Crockett County's 71.2-year life expectancy is the lowest in this eight-county region, trailing even Crosby County (69.3 years nationally) and Culberson County (73.1 years). The 26.7% uninsured rate—highest in the analysis—compounds the health crisis.
Uninsured crisis, despite provider capacity
With a 26.7% uninsured rate, more than 1 in 4 Crockett County residents lack health coverage—the highest in this analysis and 6.9 points above state average. Primary care providers number 65 per 100,000, the highest in the region, yet mental health data is unavailable, suggesting unmet behavioral health needs.
Insurance is a life-or-death priority
One in four Crockett County residents remain uninsured despite abundant primary care capacity, leaving them vulnerable to preventable health crises. Visit Healthcare.gov immediately to explore Medicaid, Marketplace subsidies, or community health plans—coverage could add years to your life.
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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.