Grayson County Health Data
Grayson County, Texas
Health Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.5%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
155
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Grayson County, Texas
Grayson beats national health averages
Grayson County residents live 74.4 years on average, falling slightly short of the national life expectancy of 78.9 years but remaining above many U.S. peers. The county's 20.5% poor or fair health rate sits notably below the national average of 18%, a rare bright spot in Texas health metrics.
Outperforms Texas on multiple fronts
Grayson County's 74.4-year life expectancy exceeds Texas's 74.3-year average, and its 18.5% uninsured rate sits below the state average of 19.8%. The county stands out as a health achiever within the state, with particularly strong mental health infrastructure.
Regional leader in healthcare access
Grayson outpaces neighboring Gray County (72.3 years) and Hale County (72.6 years) by nearly 2 full years in life expectancy. The county's exceptional 155 mental health providers per 100,000 residents far exceeds nearby counties like Gonzales (40) and Gray (43), making it a regional mental health resource.
Strong access, reasonable insurance rates
With 18.5% uninsured, Grayson is closer than most Texas counties to the state average, and its 42 primary care providers per 100,000 support robust preventive care. The county's standout mental health capacity ensures residents have access to counselors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
Build on Grayson's health advantages
Even in a relatively healthy county, insurance matters—18.5% of Grayson residents still lack coverage. If you're uninsured, visit Healthcare.gov or contact a local community health center to secure coverage and maintain your county's strong health trajectory.
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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.