Kerr County Health Data

Kerr County, Texas

Health Score

35/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

76.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

19.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

76.5 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

19.0%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

81

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

339

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Kerr County, Texas

Kerr balances length with quality

Kerr County residents live to 76.5 years, nearly two years longer than the U.S. average of 74.5 years. However, 21% report poor or fair health—above the national average of 17.8%—indicating extended life doesn't guarantee good health quality.

Above Texas average on longevity

Kerr's 76.5-year life expectancy tops Texas's 74.3-year average by more than two years, ranking it in the state's upper tier. The county's 19% uninsured rate roughly matches the state average of 19.8%, showing typical coverage levels for rural Texas.

Strong provider access, mixed outcomes

Kerr's 81 primary care providers per 100K rival Kendall's 86 and exceed Kaufman's 21, positioning it as a regional provider hub. Yet Kendall's superior life expectancy (79.8 vs. 76.5) suggests coverage or community health factors beyond provider density matter in health outcomes.

Robust providers, moderate barriers

Kerr offers 81 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and exceptional mental health access at 339 per 100K, among Texas's highest. Despite good infrastructure, 19% of residents remain uninsured, meaning some cannot afford to use these providers.

Use Kerr's providers—get insured

Kerr County boasts excellent healthcare infrastructure, but only if you're covered; nearly one-fifth of residents (19%) lack insurance. Explore marketplace plans or Medicaid at healthcare.gov to tap into the specialists and primary care physicians already available in your county.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Kerr County, TX?
Kerr County has a health score of 35/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #56 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 Kerr County?
Life expectancy in Kerr County is 76.5 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Kerr County above the state average.
How does Kerr County health compare to the Texas average?
Kerr County's health score of 35/100 is above the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 76.5 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 19.0% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Kerr County?
Key health factors for Kerr County include: life expectancy (76.5 years), uninsured rate (19.0%), and primary care physician access (81:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 339:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Kerr County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 35/100 ("Below Average"), Kerr County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.5 years. 19.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Kerr County healthier than the Texas average?
Kerr County's health score of 35/100 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.

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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.