Hale County Health Data
Hale County, Texas
Health Score
10/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.3%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
154
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Hale County, Texas
Hale County faces serious health challenges
Hale County residents live just 72.6 years on average, falling 6.3 years short of the U.S. life expectancy of 78.9 years. The county's 28.9% poor or fair health rate is alarming—nearly 11 percentage points above the national average of 18%.
Among Texas's lowest health indicators
At 72.6 years, Hale County trails the state average of 74.3 years by 1.7 years, ranking among Texas's lowest-longevity counties. The 22.3% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 19.8%, compounding barriers to the medical care residents urgently need.
Most burdened county in the region
Hale County's 72.6-year life expectancy ranks second-lowest in its group, ahead only of Gray (72.3) but trailing all other peers from Gonzales (74.2) through Guadalupe (78.2). The county's 28.9% poor or fair health rate—the highest in this cluster—signals a population under significant health stress.
Uninsured and in poor health
More than 1 in 5 Hale residents (22.3%) lack health insurance, a critical barrier when 28.9% already report poor or fair health. The county offers 40 primary care and 154 mental health providers per 100,000, but cost and uninsured status mean many residents cannot access these services.
Healthcare coverage can save your life
Hale County's residents face steep health challenges—getting insured is a concrete step toward better outcomes. Visit Healthcare.gov, call 211, or visit your county health department immediately to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans, and free clinic services.
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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.