Harrison County Health Data

Harrison County, Texas

Health Score

29/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

74.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

17.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.5 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

17.4%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

30

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

55

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Harrison County, Texas

Harrison's life expectancy slightly above average

At 74.5 years, Harrison County residents live slightly longer than Texas's 74.3-year average but about 5.3 years less than the U.S. average of 79.8 years. With 20.7% reporting poor or fair health—below the national rate of 21.7%—residents reflect moderate health challenges typical of East Texas communities.

Slightly above state average on longevity

Harrison County's 74.5-year life expectancy edges above Texas's 74.3-year average, placing it just ahead of the state baseline. Its uninsured rate of 17.4% is notably better than the state average of 19.8%, suggesting stronger insurance coverage than most Texas counties.

Limited primary care, moderate mental health access

Harrison County has only 30 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—less than one-quarter of Hardeman's 113 per 100K. At 55 mental health providers per 100,000, the county offers mid-range behavioral health resources but remains stretched for routine preventive care.

Good insurance coverage, weak doctor access

Harrison County's uninsured rate of 17.4% is among the best in this eight-county group, yet only 30 primary care providers per 100,000 serve the population. Residents with insurance may still wait weeks for appointments or travel significant distances for preventive care.

Confirm coverage and find care

Harrison County's low uninsured rate (17.4%) is an asset, but ensure you're enrolled and have a primary care provider identified. Visit healthcare.gov or your local county health department to verify coverage and locate doctors currently accepting new patients.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Harrison County, TX?
Harrison County has a health score of 29/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #84 out of 254 counties in Texas (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Harrison County?
Life expectancy in Harrison County is 74.5 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Harrison County above the state average.
How does Harrison County health compare to the Texas average?
Harrison County's health score of 29/100 is above the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 74.5 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 17.4% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Harrison County?
Key health factors for Harrison County include: life expectancy (74.5 years), uninsured rate (17.4%), and primary care physician access (30:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 55:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Harrison County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 29/100 ("Below Average"), Harrison County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.5 years. 17.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Harrison County healthier than the Texas average?
Harrison County's health score of 29/100 exceeds the Texas average of 25/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Harrison County has better primary care access (30:1 ratio) than the state average (45:1).

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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.