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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Edwards County, TX?
Edwards County has a health score of 1/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #253 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 Edwards County?
Life expectancy data for Edwards County is currently being processed from CDC records.
How does Edwards County health compare to the Texas average?
Edwards County's health score of 1/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate is 29.4% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Edwards County?
Key health factors for Edwards County include: life expectancy (not yet available), uninsured rate (29.4%), and primary care physician access (70:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 72:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Edwards County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 1/100 ("Below Average"), Edwards County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. 29.4% 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 Edwards County?
Edwards County's health score of 1/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 29.4% 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.