DeWitt County Health Data
DeWitt County, Texas
Health Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in DeWitt County, Texas
DeWitt near national averages on lifespan
DeWitt County's 74.6-year life expectancy essentially matches the U.S. average of 74.3 years, though 22.8% of residents report poor or fair health—above national norms. The county's 18.9% uninsured rate trails Texas's 19.8%, suggesting moderate health insurance access in this South Texas community.
Slightly above Texas on life expectancy
DeWitt County's 74.6-year life expectancy edges slightly above Texas's 74.3-year average, placing it in the middle tier of Texas counties for longevity. The 22.8% poor/fair health rate and 18.9% uninsured rate both slightly exceed state averages, indicating room for improvement in health outcomes and coverage.
Comparable to Dickens, ahead of rural peers
DeWitt County's 74.6-year life expectancy matches Dickens County (73.3 years) closely but exceeds health-challenged Dimmit (71.0 years) and Dawson (70.7 years). With 60 primary care providers per 100,000 and 30 mental health providers per 100,000, DeWitt offers better-than-average rural healthcare infrastructure.
Solid primary care, modest mental health
DeWitt County's 60 primary care providers per 100,000 residents provide decent access to routine care, though the 30 mental health providers per 100,000 lag state needs. The 18.9% uninsured rate means roughly one in five residents navigate healthcare without coverage, delaying preventive visits and managing chronic illness in crisis mode.
Expand coverage in South Texas
DeWitt County's 18.9% uninsured rate leaves thousands vulnerable to medical debt and delayed care; those without coverage should explore Medicaid or ACA marketplace plans at healthcare.gov. Insurance unlocks access to DeWitt's primary care network and enables the preventive care that keeps life expectancy rising.
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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.