Gregg County Health Data
Gregg County, Texas
Health Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
91
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
240
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Gregg County, Texas
Gregg County life expectancy lags nationally
Gregg County residents live an average of 72.1 years, trailing the U.S. average of 78.9 years by nearly 7 years. About 1 in 5 residents (21.9%) report poor or fair health, sitting modestly above the national rate of 18%.
Below Texas average but well-resourced
At 72.1 years, Gregg County's life expectancy falls below Texas's 74.3-year state average, yet the county's 19.9% uninsured rate nearly matches the state average of 19.8%. Notably, Gregg boasts the region's most robust healthcare infrastructure, with 91 primary care providers and 240 mental health providers per 100,000 residents.
Healthcare infrastructure far exceeds peers
While Gregg's 72.1-year life expectancy trails counties like Grayson (74.4) and Gonzales (74.2), the county compensates with exceptional provider density: 91 primary care and 240 mental health providers per 100K. This concentration makes Gregg a healthcare destination for residents across the region.
Strong healthcare access despite barriers
Nearly 1 in 5 Gregg residents (19.9%) lack insurance, but the county's abundance of primary care and mental health providers means insured residents have excellent access to treatment. The high provider-to-population ratio supports both routine care and specialized mental health services.
Get insured and use Gregg's resources
Gregg County's healthcare infrastructure is world-class—don't miss out by remaining uninsured. Explore plans at Healthcare.gov, apply for Medicaid, or visit a federally qualified health center to access the care Gregg's providers are ready to deliver.
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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.