Hill County Health Data

Hill County, Texas

Health Score

18/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

72.6 yr

Uninsured Rate

19.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

72.6 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

19.6%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

25

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

42

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Hill County, Texas

Hill County lags on life expectancy

At 72.6 years, Hill County residents live 1.9 years less than the U.S. average of 74.5 years, and 22.3% report poor or fair health. These figures place the county among the lower-performing regions in the nation.

Below Texas average in health outcomes

Hill County's 72.6-year life expectancy trails the Texas average of 74.3 years, and its 19.6% uninsured rate hovers near the state average of 19.8%. The county ranks among Texas's lower-performing regions on life expectancy.

Hill County struggles against better-off peers

Hill County's 72.6-year life expectancy lags Hays County (79.4 years) by nearly 7 years and Hood County (76.0 years) by 3.4 years. With just 25 primary care providers per 100K, the county faces the second-lowest provider availability in this comparison.

Severe shortage of primary care access

Hill County has only 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 42 mental health providers per 100,000—the lowest in this dataset. At 19.6% uninsured, many residents cannot afford to visit even the scarce doctors available.

Enroll to access limited local providers

With only 25 primary care providers per 100K in Hill County, having insurance is essential to get any care at all. Visit healthcare.gov or call your county health department to explore Medicaid and marketplace plans available to you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Hill County, TX?
Hill County has a health score of 18/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #151 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 Hill County?
Life expectancy in Hill County is 72.6 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Hill County below the state average.
How does Hill County health compare to the Texas average?
Hill County's health score of 18/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 72.6 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 19.6% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Hill County?
Key health factors for Hill County include: life expectancy (72.6 years), uninsured rate (19.6%), and primary care physician access (25:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 42:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Hill County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 18/100 ("Below Average"), Hill County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.6 years. 19.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Hill County?
Hill County's health score of 18/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 19.6% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.