Edwards County Health Data
Edwards County, Texas
Health Score
1/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
29.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
29.4%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Edwards County, Texas
Edwards health data incomplete, concerns evident
Life expectancy data for Edwards County is unavailable, but 31.1% of residents report poor or fair health—well above the national average of 19.5%. The county's uninsured rate of 29.4% is the highest among all eight counties analyzed, affecting nearly three in ten residents.
Highest uninsured rate among eight
Edwards County's 29.4% uninsured rate far exceeds the Texas average of 19.8%, suggesting significant barriers to healthcare access. The 31.1% poor/fair health rate indicates acute health challenges, though life expectancy data remains unavailable for full state comparison.
Coverage crisis in rural South Texas
Edwards County's 29.4% uninsured rate dwarfs all peers in this analysis—more than 10 percentage points higher than Ector County (21.8%) and Donley County (21.5%). Its 31.1% poor/fair health rate rivals Duval County's, signaling concentrated rural health disparities.
Highest provider ratio, lowest coverage
Paradoxically, Edwards County offers 70 primary care providers and 72 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—the highest ratios in this group—yet 29.4% of residents remain uninsured. This suggests robust supply exists but coverage and affordability barriers prevent access.
Coverage access is urgent priority
Nearly three in ten Edwards County residents lack insurance despite strong local provider availability, making enrollment in Texas Health Insurance Marketplace plans or Medicaid critical. Community health centers in the area offer sliding-scale services and can help residents navigate coverage options immediately.
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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.