Denton County Health Data

Denton County, Texas

Health Score

74/100

Average

Life Expectancy

80.7 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

80.7 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.6%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

54

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

181

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Denton County, Texas

Denton County leads on life expectancy

Denton County residents live 80.7 years on average—6.4 years longer than the U.S. average of 74.3 years—making it one of America's longest-living counties. Just 13.7% report poor or fair health, and the 11.6% uninsured rate is the lowest among all eight counties, reflecting a prosperous, health-conscious community.

Texas's healthiest county profile

Denton County's 80.7-year life expectancy towers 6.4 years above Texas's 74.3-year average, ranking it among the state's healthiest counties by a wide margin. The 13.7% poor/fair health rate and 11.6% uninsured rate both best the state averages, signaling a county where health outcomes are a community strength.

North Texas's health leader by far

Denton County's 80.7 years of life expectancy vastly exceeds every neighboring county in this analysis—nearly 10 years more than Dawson and Dimmit, and 4 years more than Dallas. The county's 181 mental health providers per 100,000 residents and 54 primary care providers per 100,000 create an enviable healthcare infrastructure.

Access and coverage work together

Denton County's success rests on both abundant providers—54 primary care and 181 mental health per 100,000—and low uninsured rates at 11.6%, meaning residents can actually use available care. This combination enables preventive medicine, mental health support, and chronic disease management that extends life and improves quality.

Denton's model: stay covered

Even Denton County's 11.6% uninsured rate reminds us that coverage gaps persist even in healthy communities; if you're uninsured, visit healthcare.gov to maintain or enroll in coverage. Staying connected to Denton's robust provider network means catching health problems early and living your longest, healthiest life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Denton County, TX?
Denton County has a health score of 74/100, rated "Average." It ranks #3 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 Denton County?
Life expectancy in Denton County is 80.7 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Denton County above the state average.
How does Denton County health compare to the Texas average?
Denton County's health score of 74/100 is above the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 80.7 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 11.6% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Denton County?
Key health factors for Denton County include: life expectancy (80.7 years), uninsured rate (11.6%), and primary care physician access (54:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 181:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Denton County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 74/100 ("Average"), Denton County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 80.7 years. 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Denton County healthier than the Texas average?
Denton County's health score of 74/100 exceeds the Texas average of 25/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.