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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Kaufman County, TX?
Kaufman County has a health score of 29/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #82 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 Kaufman County?
Life expectancy in Kaufman County is 74.8 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Kaufman County above the state average.
How does Kaufman County health compare to the Texas average?
Kaufman County's health score of 29/100 is above the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 74.8 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 16.8% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Kaufman County?
Key health factors for Kaufman County include: life expectancy (74.8 years), uninsured rate (16.8%), and primary care physician access (21:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 107:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Kaufman County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 29/100 ("Below Average"), Kaufman County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.8 years. 16.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Kaufman County healthier than the Texas average?
Kaufman County's health score of 29/100 exceeds the Texas average of 25/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Kaufman County has better primary care access (21:1 ratio) than the state average (45:1).

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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.