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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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.