Henderson County Health Data
Henderson County, Texas
Health Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.4%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Henderson County, Texas
Henderson County health lags nationally
Henderson County's 72.0-year life expectancy falls 2.5 years below the U.S. average of 74.5 years, and 21.7% of residents report poor or fair health. These figures signal persistent health challenges that demand attention.
Below-average health across Texas
At 72.0 years, Henderson County's life expectancy ranks near the bottom of Texas counties, trailing the state average of 74.3 years by 2.3 years. The 22.4% uninsured rate also exceeds the state average of 19.8%, straining the county's healthcare system.
Henderson struggles against peers
Henderson County's 72.0-year life expectancy trails Hays County (79.4 years) by 7.4 years and Hood County (76.0 years) by 4 years. With 22.4% uninsured and only 36 primary care providers per 100K, the county faces compounded access and coverage challenges.
Doctor shortage meets coverage crisis
Henderson County has just 36 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 67 mental health providers per 100,000, among the lowest in the comparison. The 22.4% uninsured rate means a significant share cannot reliably reach even these limited providers.
Insurance is your first step to care
With limited providers and high uninsured rates, getting covered is critical in Henderson County. Visit healthcare.gov or contact the county health department to enroll in Medicaid or marketplace plans designed for your budget.
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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.