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.
Check your coverage this week
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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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.