Kaufman County Health Data
Kaufman County, Texas
Health Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
107
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Kaufman County, Texas
Kaufman's life expectancy edges ahead
Kaufman residents live to 74.8 years on average, slightly longer than the U.S. average of 74.5 years. However, 21.2% report poor or fair health—above the national average of 17.8%—suggesting that extra years don't necessarily mean healthier ones.
Ranking above Texas average
At 74.8 years, Kaufman's life expectancy ranks in the middle-upper tier statewide, beating Texas's 74.3-year average by half a year. The county's uninsured rate of 16.8% is notably better than Texas's 19.8%, indicating stronger health coverage overall.
Solid ground among nearby counties
Kaufman outperforms neighboring Kenedy County on life expectancy and uninsured rates, though it lags behind Kendall County's 79.8-year expectancy. Primary care access (21 per 100K) remains a local challenge compared to Kendall's 86 per 100K and Kerr's 81 per 100K.
Uninsured rates lag provider access
One in six Kaufman residents (16.8%) lacks health insurance, creating barriers to preventive care despite adequate mental health providers at 107 per 100K. The county's 21 primary care providers per 100,000 residents means many residents face waits or travel for routine checkups.
Get insured, stay healthy
If you're uninsured in Kaufman County, now is the time to explore your options through the Health Insurance Marketplace or local community health centers. Coverage can catch health problems early and save you thousands in emergency care costs down the road.
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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.