Delta County Health Data
Delta County, Texas
Health Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Delta County, Texas
Delta County's life expectancy lags nation
At 72.0 years, Delta County residents live 2.3 years less than the U.S. average of 74.3 years—a gap that persists despite relatively low rates of poor/fair health at 18.0%. This suggests that while current residents report decent health, Delta faces structural barriers that shorten lifespans overall.
Below Texas average but better relative health
Delta County's 72.0-year life expectancy falls below Texas's 74.3-year average, yet its 18.0% poor/fair health rate stands below the state average, indicating a population that reports good health today but faces mortality risks. The county's uninsured rate of 13.7% is notably lower than Texas's 19.8%, suggesting better insurance access in this rural area.
Healthier outlook than similar rural peers
Delta County's 72.0-year life expectancy exceeds Dimmit (71.0 years) and Dawson (70.7 years), and its 13.7% uninsured rate is the lowest among peer counties. However, Delta's primary care provider data is unavailable, suggesting potential data gaps in this rural North Texas county.
Mental health capacity but limited primary care
Delta County's 54 mental health providers per 100,000 residents represent solid mental health capacity, yet primary care provider numbers remain unreported, indicating possible access challenges. The county's 13.7% uninsured rate is a bright spot, though even uninsured residents may struggle to find primary care in this rural setting.
Maintain coverage despite low uninsured rate
Delta County's 13.7% uninsured rate—the lowest among these eight counties—shows that coverage is achievable here; those without insurance should explore marketplace plans at healthcare.gov. Staying covered protects against the unexpected costs that can derail rural economies and shorten lives.
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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.