Hemphill County Health Data
Hemphill County, Texas
Health Score
48/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
80.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.6 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.8%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
122
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
94
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Hemphill County, Texas
Hemphill County outpaces nation in longevity
Hemphill County's life expectancy of 80.6 years exceeds the U.S. average by over 6 years, placing residents among America's longest-living communities. Yet 19.5% still experience poor or fair health, suggesting that higher longevity masks some underlying health challenges.
Top life expectancy in Texas
At 80.6 years, Hemphill County boasts the highest life expectancy in this dataset, surpassing the Texas average of 74.3 years by 6.3 years. However, its 20.8% uninsured rate creeps above the state average of 19.8%, indicating some residents lack coverage despite living longer.
Hemphill leads in longevity, not access
While Hemphill County beats neighboring Hays County (79.4 years) and Hood County (76.0 years) in life expectancy, its uninsured rate of 20.8% is higher than both peers. The county's 122 primary care providers per 100K suggest strong doctor availability but uninsured residents may struggle to use these services.
High provider density, coverage gaps remain
Hemphill County excels with 122 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 94 mental health providers per 100,000, among the highest in the comparison. Yet 20.8% of residents lack insurance, meaning access to these providers is uneven across the population.
Don't skip insurance despite good providers
Even in a county with excellent doctor availability, the 20.8% uninsured rate puts families at financial risk. Explore health plans at healthcare.gov or speak with a local navigator to find coverage you can afford.
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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.