Ector County Health Data

Ector County, Texas

Health Score

9/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

71.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

21.8%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

71.5 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

21.8%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

57

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

57

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Ector County, Texas

Ector below national health benchmarks

Ector County's life expectancy of 71.5 years is nearly 4 years below the U.S. average of 75.4 years. One in four residents (25.5%) report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 19.5%.

Middle-range health outcomes in Texas

Ector County's 71.5-year life expectancy falls 2.8 years below the state average of 74.3 years, while its 21.8% uninsured rate exceeds Texas's 19.8% average. The county ranks lower-middle among these eight Texas counties.

Strongest provider network in comparison

Ector County offers 57 primary care providers and 57 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, matching or exceeding most rural peers in this analysis. Despite robust provider availability, outcomes remain below neighboring Erath County (76.8 years) and Ellis County (76.8 years).

Access exists but coverage gaps remain

Ector County provides strong healthcare infrastructure with 57 per 100K primary care providers and equal mental health capacity, yet 21.8% of residents lack insurance coverage. This gap suggests barriers beyond provider availability—affordability, transportation, or awareness—may limit care utilization.

Local providers await your coverage

Ector County residents have excellent local provider networks ready to serve, but only if insured; 21.8% without coverage are missing out on preventive care. Explore Texas Health Insurance Marketplace options, Medicaid eligibility, or employer plans to connect with these available providers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Ector County, TX?
Ector County has a health score of 9/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #222 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 Ector County?
Life expectancy in Ector County is 71.5 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Ector County below the state average.
How does Ector County health compare to the Texas average?
Ector County's health score of 9/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 71.5 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 21.8% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Ector County?
Key health factors for Ector County include: life expectancy (71.5 years), uninsured rate (21.8%), and primary care physician access (57:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 57:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Ector County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 9/100 ("Below Average"), Ector County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.5 years. 21.8% 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 Ector County?
Ector County's health score of 9/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 21.8% 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.