Ellis County Health Data

Ellis County, Texas

Health Score

43/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

76.8 yr

Uninsured Rate

16.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

76.8 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

16.5%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

38

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

108

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Ellis County, Texas

Ellis leads nation in life expectancy

Ellis County residents live to 76.8 years on average, nearly 1.5 years above the U.S. average of 75.4 years. Only 18.8% report poor or fair health, below the national average of 19.5%, indicating consistently strong health outcomes.

Ellis is Texas's healthiest county here

At 76.8 years, Ellis County leads Texas's state average of 74.3 years by more than 2.5 years and ranks highest among these eight counties. With a 16.5% uninsured rate below the Texas average of 19.8%, Ellis demonstrates strong coverage and health outcomes.

Clear health advantage over peers

Ellis County's 76.8-year life expectancy ties Erath County but far exceeds Duval County (70.3 years) and Donley County (73.3 years). Its 18.8% poor/fair health rate and 16.5% uninsured rate are the best in this group, suggesting a healthier, better-insured population.

Moderate access, strong coverage

Ellis County provides 38 primary care providers and 108 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—solid infrastructure for a suburban county. The 16.5% uninsured rate means most residents have coverage, enabling regular access to preventive care and specialists.

Maintain coverage for continued health

Ellis County's exceptional health outcomes reflect strong insurance coverage rates and provider access; maintaining these gains requires keeping all residents insured. Those without coverage should enroll in Texas Health Insurance Marketplace plans to sustain the county's health leadership.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Ellis County, TX?
Ellis County has a health score of 43/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #31 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 Ellis County?
Life expectancy in Ellis County is 76.8 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Ellis County above the state average.
How does Ellis County health compare to the Texas average?
Ellis County's health score of 43/100 is above the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 76.8 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 16.5% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Ellis County?
Key health factors for Ellis County include: life expectancy (76.8 years), uninsured rate (16.5%), and primary care physician access (38:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 108:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Ellis County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 43/100 ("Below Average"), Ellis County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.8 years. 16.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Ellis County healthier than the Texas average?
Ellis County's health score of 43/100 exceeds the Texas average of 25/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Ellis County has better primary care access (38:1 ratio) than the state average (45:1).

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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.