Frio County Health Data
Frio County, Texas
Health Score
9/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Frio County, Texas
Frio lags behind national health benchmarks
At 72.4 years, Frio County's life expectancy trails the national average by roughly 2–3 years, signaling serious underlying health challenges. With 32.3% of adults reporting poor or fair health, Frio faces one of the higher rates of self-reported poor health in Texas.
Among Texas's lowest life expectancy counties
Frio's 72.4-year life expectancy falls 1.9 years below the Texas average of 74.3 years, placing it in the bottom quartile statewide. Its 21.9% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 19.8%, compounding healthcare access challenges for vulnerable populations.
Frio struggles compared to South Texas peers
Frio's 32.3% poor/fair health rate significantly exceeds neighboring counties like Atascosa and LaSalle, reflecting deeper chronic disease burdens. The county's 21.9% uninsured rate is among the highest in its region, limiting access to preventive and routine care.
Limited providers, coverage gaps persist
Frio has just 22 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—less than half the density found in better-resourced counties. With 21.9% of the population uninsured, many residents delay or skip care, likely contributing to the high poor/fair health rates.
Frio residents: check coverage options today
Nearly one in five Frio County residents lacks health insurance, creating barriers to care and financial risk. Visit the Texas Health Insurance Marketplace or contact Frio County's community health centers to explore Medicaid, CHIP, or affordable private plans.
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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.