Duval County Health Data
Duval County, Texas
Health Score
5/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.0%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
10
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Duval County, Texas
Duval faces significant health challenges
Duval County's life expectancy of 70.3 years is nearly 5 years below the U.S. average of 75.4 years, representing one of the lowest outcomes in the state. Almost one in three residents (32.7%) report poor or fair health, well above the national average of 19.5%.
Lowest life expectancy in Texas
Duval County ranks among Texas's counties with the poorest health outcomes, at 70.3 years compared to the state average of 74.3 years. Its 32.7% poor/fair health rate is the highest among this group of eight counties, signaling acute health disparities.
Struggles beyond neighboring counties
Duval's 70.3-year life expectancy is roughly 5-7 years lower than Edwards County and significantly lower than Ellis or Erath counties, both above 76 years. The county's 32.7% poor/fair health rate dwarfs Erath County's 21.2%, indicating concentrated health challenges.
Lower uninsured rate masks deeper issues
Duval County's 18.0% uninsured rate is actually below the state average, yet the county still reports the worst health outcomes—suggesting barriers beyond insurance coverage affect health. Mental health providers are available at 10 per 100,000 residents, far below the state's capacity, while primary care provider data remains unavailable.
Insurance is step one toward health
Though Duval's uninsured rate is relatively low, expanding access to preventive care and mental health services could address the county's severe health disparities. Residents should verify their coverage includes regular checkups and specialist access, particularly mental health providers who are critically scarce in the area.
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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.