Hutchinson County Health Data
Hutchinson County, Texas
Health Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.4%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Hutchinson County, Texas
Hutchinson County falls short on longevity
At 71 years, Hutchinson County's life expectancy ranks among the lowest in the region and trails the U.S. average of 78.9 years by nearly 8 years. However, its 19.4% poor/fair health rate is the lowest among the eight counties, suggesting some population health strength despite shorter lifespan.
Lowest life expectancy in study
Hutchinson County's 71-year life expectancy falls 3.3 years below Texas's 74.3-year average, ranking among the state's most challenged counties. This longevity gap signals underlying health risks—potentially cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory illness, or injury—that demand urgent intervention.
Moderate provider availability
Hutchinson County has 24 primary care providers per 100K and 45 mental health providers per 100K—moderate resources compared to well-served Hunt County (27 primary, 86 mental) and Jack County (34 primary, 23 mental). The imbalance suggests adequate routine care access but limited behavioral health support.
Insured but facing provider gaps
Hutchinson County's uninsured rate of 16.4% is the lowest across all eight counties and 3.4 points below the state average. Despite strong insurance coverage, the county's historically low life expectancy suggests that coverage alone doesn't ensure healthy outcomes—quality and accessibility of care matter equally.
Use your insurance proactively
With strong insurance penetration, Hutchinson County residents should prioritize preventive care to address the county's longevity gap. Schedule annual checkups with your primary care provider and ask about screenings for heart disease and chronic illness.
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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.