Hockley County Health Data

Hockley County, Texas

Health Score

10/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

71.0 yr

Uninsured Rate

22.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

71.0 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

22.5%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

61

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

84

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Hockley County, Texas

Hockley County faces steep health decline

Hockley County's 71.0-year life expectancy is the lowest in this dataset, falling 3.5 years below the U.S. average of 74.5 years. With 24.1% reporting poor or fair health and 22.5% uninsured, the county's health crisis is acute.

Texas's shortest life expectancy here

At 71.0 years, Hockley County has the lowest life expectancy in this Texas comparison, falling 3.3 years below the state average of 74.3 years. The 22.5% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 19.8%, compounding health access challenges.

Hockley struggles most among peers

Hockley County's 71.0-year life expectancy is the shortest in the entire comparison, trailing Hays County by 8.4 years and Hood County by 5 years. Its 24.1% poor/fair health rate ranks among the highest, reflecting severe underlying health issues.

Providers available but residents can't afford them

Despite having 61 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 84 mental health providers per 100,000—relatively strong availability—Hockley's 22.5% uninsured rate means many cannot access care. The combination of economic hardship and lack of coverage is driving the county's dismal life expectancy.

Coverage is urgent in Hockley County

With the nation's lowest life expectancy in this dataset and high uninsured rates, getting covered in Hockley County is a health emergency. Medicaid and marketplace subsidies can help—visit healthcare.gov or call 211 today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Hockley County, TX?
Hockley County has a health score of 10/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #215 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 Hockley County?
Life expectancy in Hockley County is 71.0 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Hockley County below the state average.
How does Hockley County health compare to the Texas average?
Hockley County's health score of 10/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 71.0 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 22.5% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Hockley County?
Key health factors for Hockley County include: life expectancy (71.0 years), uninsured rate (22.5%), and primary care physician access (61:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 84:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Hockley County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 10/100 ("Below Average"), Hockley County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.0 years. 22.5% 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 Hockley County?
Hockley County's health score of 10/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 22.5% 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.