Gonzales County Health Data
Gonzales County, Texas
Health Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Gonzales County, Texas
Gonzales lags slightly on life expectancy
Residents of Gonzales County live an average of 74.2 years, falling just short of the national life expectancy of 78.9 years. The county's 25.7% poor or fair health rating exceeds the national average of 18%, signaling a health challenge across the population.
Near Texas average despite health concerns
Gonzales County's 74.2-year life expectancy matches almost exactly with Texas's 74.3-year state average, placing it squarely in the middle of Texas health outcomes. However, the county's uninsured rate of 22.6% significantly outpaces the state average of 19.8%, creating barriers to preventive care.
Healthier than some nearby peers
Gonzales residents outlive those in Gray County (72.3 years) and Hale County (72.6 years), though they fall behind Grayson County's 74.4-year average. The county's 41 primary care providers per 100,000 residents provides decent access compared to neighboring areas with 26-29 providers per 100K.
Insurance gaps limit healthcare access
Nearly 1 in 4 Gonzales residents—22.6%—lack health insurance, making them vulnerable to delayed or skipped medical care. The county maintains 40 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, but the uninsured rate means many cannot afford to reach them.
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If you're among the uninsured in Gonzales County, marketplace plans, Medicaid, and community health center programs may be available to you. Visit Healthcare.gov or contact a local navigator to find coverage that fits your budget and health needs.
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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.