Garza County Health Data
Garza County, Texas
Health Score
13/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.2%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Garza County, Texas
Garza life expectancy trails national average
At 73.5 years, Garza County residents live roughly 2–3 years shorter than the national average, indicating chronic health challenges in this West Texas county. The county's 28.1% poor/fair health rate significantly exceeds national averages, reflecting higher disease burden.
Below Texas average on life expectancy
Garza's 73.5-year life expectancy falls 0.8 years below the Texas state average of 74.3 years, while its 22.2% uninsured rate exceeds the state average by 2.4 percentage points. Both metrics point to constrained healthcare resources and access barriers.
Garza faces provider scarcity in the region
With 17 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Garza has fewer physicians than neighboring Terry and Lynn Counties. The 22.2% uninsured rate leaves many residents without coverage to pay for the limited care available.
Limited providers and coverage gaps limit access
Garza has just 17 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 22 mental health providers per 100,000, reflecting the challenges of a sparsely populated West Texas county. With 22.2% uninsured, residents often delay care or travel long distances for treatment.
Garza residents can secure affordable coverage
More than one in five Garza County residents lack health insurance, leaving them vulnerable to medical debt and delayed care. Check the Texas Health Insurance Marketplace or contact local health centers to find plans that fit your family's needs and budget.
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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.