Guadalupe County Health Data
Guadalupe County, Texas
Health Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Guadalupe County, Texas
Guadalupe County leads Texas longevity
Guadalupe County residents live an average of 78.2 years—just 0.7 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years, making it one of Texas's healthiest counties. Only 18.5% report poor or fair health, matching the national average and far exceeding most Texas peers.
Texas health champion outperforms state
At 78.2 years, Guadalupe County's life expectancy leads the state average of 74.3 years by nearly 4 full years—a remarkable achievement. The county's 13.8% uninsured rate stands 6 percentage points below Texas's average of 19.8%, ensuring broad healthcare access.
Dramatically outpaces all regional peers
Guadalupe County's 78.2-year life expectancy vastly exceeds neighbors like Gray (72.3), Hale (72.6), Gregg (72.1), and even leads Grayson (74.4). With just 13.8% uninsured, Guadalupe residents enjoy the lowest uninsured rate in this eight-county cluster, setting a regional standard.
Low uninsured rates enable preventive care
Only 1 in 7 Guadalupe residents (13.8%) lack health insurance—a remarkable 6-point advantage over the state average. While the county maintains modest primary care infrastructure at 26 providers per 100,000, high insurance rates mean residents can access those providers and pursue preventive care.
Protect Guadalupe's health leadership
Guadalupe County's success stems partly from high insurance rates—if you're among the 13.8% uninsured, closing that gap is critical. Check Healthcare.gov to find plans, apply for Medicaid, or visit a local clinic to join the majority of Guadalupe residents with coverage.
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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.