Hardeman County Health Data
Hardeman County, Texas
Health Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 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
113
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
115
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Hardeman County, Texas
Hardeman residents face shorter lives
At 73.8 years, Hardeman County residents live about 6 years less than the national average of 79.8 years and slightly below Texas's 74.3-year average. With 22.2% reporting poor or fair health, the county reflects broader health challenges common to rural Texas.
Below-average life expectancy, near-average uninsured
Hardeman County's 73.8-year life expectancy ranks below Texas's state average of 74.3 years. At 19.9% uninsured, the county is nearly aligned with the state average of 19.8%, suggesting healthcare coverage isn't the sole factor in shorter lifespans.
Best primary care access in the region
Hardeman County leads this eight-county group with 113 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 115 mental health providers per 100,000. Despite these strong provider numbers, the county's below-average life expectancy suggests other social and health factors are at play.
Strong provider access, persistent health gaps
With 113 primary care providers per 100,000 and 115 mental health providers per 100,000, Hardeman County has healthcare workforce resources that rival many urban areas. Yet 22.2% of residents report poor or fair health, pointing to upstream factors—poverty, lifestyle, or chronic disease burden—beyond access alone.
Check your coverage status today
Though Hardeman's uninsured rate is near the state average, 1 in 5 residents still lacks coverage. Visit healthcare.gov to verify your insurance status and explore options that can support preventive and chronic disease management.
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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.