Fannin County Health Data

Fannin County, Texas

Health Score

26/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

73.3 yr

Uninsured Rate

16.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.3 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

16.6%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

19

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

104

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Fannin County, Texas

Fannin County falls short nationally

Fannin County's 73.3-year life expectancy is nearly 6 years below the U.S. average of 79 years. Its 20.5% poor or fair health rate exceeds the national average, reflecting widespread health challenges.

Fannin underperforms Texas average

At 73.3 years, Fannin County's life expectancy lags Texas' 74.3-year average, ranking it in the lower tier of state counties. The gap suggests local health determinants merit attention.

Strong mental health resources stand out

Fannin County boasts 104 mental health providers per 100K residents—far above the state average and its peers—making it a regional mental health hub. However, primary care at 19 per 100K remains below state benchmarks.

Lower uninsured rate, mixed access

Fannin County's 16.6% uninsured rate is better than the state average of 19.8%, yet residents still face gaps in primary care. The abundance of mental health providers suggests efforts to address behavioral health, but primary prevention remains limited.

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Even though Fannin County has relatively low uninsured rates, gaps remain—visit Healthcare.gov or your county health office to confirm you have adequate primary care access. Staying insured ensures you can fully use the mental health resources your county offers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Fannin County, TX?
Fannin County has a health score of 26/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #99 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 Fannin County?
Life expectancy in Fannin County is 73.3 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Fannin County below the state average.
How does Fannin County health compare to the Texas average?
Fannin County's health score of 26/100 is above the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 73.3 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 16.6% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Fannin County?
Key health factors for Fannin County include: life expectancy (73.3 years), uninsured rate (16.6%), and primary care physician access (19:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 104:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Fannin County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 26/100 ("Below Average"), Fannin County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.3 years. 16.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Fannin County healthier than the Texas average?
Fannin County's health score of 26/100 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. Fannin County has better primary care access (19:1 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.