Eastland County Health Data

Eastland County, Texas

Health Score

17/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

72.0 yr

Uninsured Rate

20.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

72.0 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

20.2%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

22

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

55

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Eastland County, Texas

Eastland trails national life expectancy

Eastland County residents live to 72.0 years on average, about 3.4 years below the U.S. average of 75.4 years. One in five residents (22.1%) report poor or fair health, slightly above the national average of 19.5%.

Below Texas average but improving

At 72.0 years, Eastland's life expectancy falls 2.3 years below Texas's 74.3-year average, though its uninsured rate of 20.2% is close to the state's 19.8%. The county sits in the lower-middle range of this group of eight counties.

Mixed outcomes among similar counties

Eastland's 72.0-year life expectancy is lower than neighboring Erath County (76.8 years) but higher than Duval County (70.3 years). Its 22.1% poor/fair health rate resembles Donley County (20.8%) but exceeds Ellis County (18.8%).

Solid provider access in rural area

Eastland County offers 22 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 55 mental health providers per 100,000, giving it moderate healthcare infrastructure for a rural county. The 20.2% uninsured rate means one in five residents still lacks regular access to preventive care.

Strengthening coverage strengthens health

With providers available locally, uninsured Eastland County residents should prioritize enrolling in coverage to maximize these existing resources. Texas Health Insurance Marketplace plans and community health center sliding-scale fees can make preventive care affordable for uninsured families.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Eastland County, TX?
Eastland County has a health score of 17/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #171 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 Eastland County?
Life expectancy in Eastland County is 72.0 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Eastland County below the state average.
How does Eastland County health compare to the Texas average?
Eastland County's health score of 17/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 72.0 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 20.2% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Eastland County?
Key health factors for Eastland County include: life expectancy (72.0 years), uninsured rate (20.2%), and primary care physician access (22:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 55:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Eastland County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 17/100 ("Below Average"), Eastland County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.0 years. 20.2% 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 Eastland County?
Eastland County's health score of 17/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 20.2% 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.