Crosby County Health Data
Crosby County, Texas
Health Score
4/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.0%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Crosby County, Texas
Crosby County life expectancy critically low
At 69.3 years, Crosby County residents live 5.4 years shorter than the U.S. average of 74.7 years—the lowest in this analysis. More than 1 in 4 residents (27.4%) report poor or fair health, indicating severe, widespread health challenges across the county.
Lowest life expectancy in the state region
Crosby County's 69.3-year life expectancy falls nearly 5 years below Texas's state average of 74.3 years, ranking among the worst in the state. The 27.4% poor/fair health rate places Crosby among the sickest counties in Texas.
Health crisis worse than all neighbors
Crosby County's 69.3-year life expectancy is the lowest across all eight counties analyzed, nearly 2 years below Crockett County (71.2 years). The combination of lowest life expectancy and 27.4% poor/fair health rate marks an urgent public health emergency.
Limited providers, uninsured rate compounding crisis
Crosby County reports 39 primary care providers per 100,000 and 41 mental health providers per 100,000, providing some infrastructure despite severe health outcomes. The 22.0% uninsured rate leaves 1 in 5 residents without coverage, severely limiting their ability to manage chronic diseases and prevent early death.
Getting insured is urgent action
One in five Crosby County residents lack health coverage in a county facing a severe health crisis, with a 69.3-year life expectancy. If you're uninsured, contact a healthcare navigator immediately at Healthcare.gov or your county health office to explore Medicaid, Marketplace plans, or charity care options.
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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.