Dallam County Health Data

Dallam County, Texas

Health Score

7/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

70.4 yr

Uninsured Rate

28.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

70.4 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

28.0%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

84

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

42

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Dallam County, Texas

Dallam County life expectancy among lowest in nation

At 70.4 years, Dallam County residents live 4.3 years shorter than the U.S. average of 74.7 years—one of the lowest life expectancies in the country. A quarter of residents (25.1%) report poor or fair health, indicating severe, widespread chronic disease.

Critical health crisis in the Panhandle

Dallam County's 70.4-year life expectancy falls nearly 4 years below Texas's state average of 74.3 years, ranking among the lowest in the state. The 25.1% poor/fair health rate underscores urgent need for preventive care and disease management infrastructure.

Among the sickest counties in the region

Dallam County's 70.4-year life expectancy ranks second-lowest in this eight-county analysis, above only Crosby County (69.3 years). The 28.0% uninsured rate—highest in the region—severely limits residents' ability to access the abundant primary care providers (84 per 100,000).

Highest uninsured rate despite strong provider supply

Dallam County boasts the highest primary care provider density in the analysis at 84 per 100,000, yet 28.0% of residents lack any health insurance—the worst rate in the eight-county group. Mental health providers number 42 per 100,000, offering some behavioral health capacity that remains largely inaccessible to uninsured residents.

Close coverage gap immediately

More than 1 in 4 Dallam County residents lack health insurance, the highest rate in this analysis, despite excellent primary care availability. Visit Healthcare.gov or contact a local health navigator today to explore Medicaid, Marketplace subsidies, or charity programs—strong providers are available if you have coverage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Dallam County, TX?
Dallam County has a health score of 7/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #238 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 Dallam County?
Life expectancy in Dallam County is 70.4 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Dallam County below the state average.
How does Dallam County health compare to the Texas average?
Dallam County's health score of 7/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 70.4 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 28.0% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Dallam County?
Key health factors for Dallam County include: life expectancy (70.4 years), uninsured rate (28.0%), and primary care physician access (84:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 42:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Dallam County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 7/100 ("Below Average"), Dallam County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.4 years. 28.0% 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 Dallam County?
Dallam County's health score of 7/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 28.0% 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.