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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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.