Hardin County Health Data
Hardin County, Texas
Health Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
55
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Hardin County, Texas
Hardin lives shorter than national average
At 73.7 years, Hardin County residents live about 6.1 years less than the U.S. average of 79.8 years and slightly below Texas's 74.3-year average. On a positive note, only 18.6% report poor or fair health—the best rate among these eight counties—suggesting some residents enjoy good wellness despite shorter overall lifespan.
Below-average lifespan, good insurance coverage
Hardin County's 73.7-year life expectancy sits just under Texas's 74.3-year average, but the county excels on coverage: at 16.6% uninsured, it's well below the state average of 19.8%. This suggests that insurance availability alone doesn't explain the lifespan gap.
Critically short on primary care doctors
Hardin County has only 18 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—far below peers like Hardeman (113 per 100K) and Hansford (58 per 100K). With 55 mental health providers per 100,000, the county faces acute primary care shortages that likely delay diagnosis and treatment of preventable conditions.
Insurance coverage strong, doctor access weak
Hardin County boasts the second-lowest uninsured rate at 16.6%, yet has the lowest primary care provider density at just 18 per 100,000 residents. Residents with insurance may still struggle to find a primary care physician, delaying necessary preventive and chronic disease management.
Secure your coverage and find a provider
Hardin County's strong insurance coverage (16.6% uninsured) is a solid foundation, but ensure you're enrolled and connected to a provider. Visit healthcare.gov or your county health department to confirm coverage and locate available primary care physicians.
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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.