Culberson County Health Data

Culberson County, Texas

Health Score

11/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

73.1 yr

Uninsured Rate

23.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.1 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

46

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

46

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Culberson County, Texas

Culberson County trails national health benchmarks

At 73.1 years, Culberson County residents live 1.6 years shorter than the U.S. average of 74.7 years. Nearly 3 in 10 residents (29.5%) report poor or fair health—the second-highest rate in this analysis—signaling widespread chronic disease and preventive care gaps.

Serious health challenges in West Texas

Culberson County's 73.1-year life expectancy falls 1.2 years below Texas's state average of 74.3 years, while its 29.5% poor/fair health rate ranks among the worst statewide. The county ranks among the lowest-health counties in the state.

Second-worst health outcomes in region

Culberson County's 73.1-year life expectancy ranks above only Crosby County (69.3 years) and Dallam County (70.4 years) in this analysis. At 29.5% poor/fair health, Culberson has the second-highest illness rate among the eight counties examined.

High uninsured rate, moderate provider access

Culberson County's 23.2% uninsured rate exceeds the state average, leaving nearly 1 in 4 residents without coverage in a county with serious health needs. Primary care and mental health providers are both available at 46 per 100,000, yet many residents lack insurance to access care.

Insurance opens door to better health

More than 1 in 5 Culberson County residents lack health insurance despite high rates of poor health outcomes (29.5%). Apply for Medicaid or explore Marketplace options at Healthcare.gov to connect with primary care and manage chronic diseases before they become life-threatening.

eHealth Insurance

Compare health insurance plans from top carriers for Culberson County residents.

Compare Plans →

HealthMarkets

Licensed agents for health, Medicare, and supplemental insurance in Texas.

Get a Quote →

Sponsored

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Culberson County, TX?
Culberson County has a health score of 11/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #210 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 Culberson County?
Life expectancy in Culberson County is 73.1 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Culberson County below the state average.
How does Culberson County health compare to the Texas average?
Culberson County's health score of 11/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 73.1 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 23.2% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Culberson County?
Key health factors for Culberson County include: life expectancy (73.1 years), uninsured rate (23.2%), and primary care physician access (46:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 46:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Culberson County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 11/100 ("Below Average"), Culberson County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.1 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 Culberson County?
Culberson County's health score of 11/100 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.

Counties with Similar Health Profile

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.