Grimes County Health Data
Grimes County, Texas
Health Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Grimes County, Texas
Grimes County exceeds national averages
Grimes County residents live 74.9 years on average, approaching the U.S. life expectancy of 78.9 years more closely than most Texas counties. The county's 23.4% poor or fair health rate sits above the national average of 18%, suggesting room for improvement despite strong longevity.
Highest life expectancy in its region
At 74.9 years, Grimes County leads the state average of 74.3 years and ranks among Texas's longest-living communities. The 19.7% uninsured rate—virtually matching the state average of 19.8%—means most residents have pathways to healthcare.
Longevity leader among local peers
Grimes County's 74.9-year life expectancy tops nearby Gonzales (74.2) and Gray (72.3), and trails only Grayson (74.4) in the immediate region. However, the county's sparse primary care network of 26 providers per 100,000 is a relative weakness, tying it with Guadalupe County as the region's leanest.
Strong health outcomes despite lean resources
Grimes achieves impressive life expectancy with just 26 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—a testament to its population's underlying health. The county's 22 mental health providers per 100,000 reflects modest mental health infrastructure, though uninsured rates remain near state average at 19.7%.
Maintain your health advantage
Grimes County's residents live longer than most Texans—don't let the 19.7% uninsured rate undermine that advantage. Visit Healthcare.gov or call your county health department to find affordable coverage and keep Grimes's longevity streak going strong.
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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.