Knox County Health Data
Knox County, Texas
Health Score
12/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Data Story
About Health in Knox County, Texas
Knox faces significant life expectancy gap
At 71.0 years, Knox County's life expectancy ranks among the lowest in Texas—nearly 8 years below the national average of 78.9 years. About 23% of residents report poor or fair health, signaling widespread health challenges.
Knox County struggles in state rankings
Knox's 71.0-year life expectancy falls 3.3 years below Texas's average of 74.3 years, placing the county in Texas's lower tier for health outcomes. The uninsured rate of 20.9% also exceeds the state average, compounding access barriers.
Knox has highest uninsured rate nearby
Knox County's 20.9% uninsured rate is the worst among its regional neighbors—worse than Kleberg (19.1%), La Salle (22.4% but better primary care), and Lamar (18.2%). With only 30 primary care providers per 100,000, Knox also faces provider scarcity.
Scarce providers, limited mental health data
Knox offers just 30 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest among its peers—leaving residents traveling long distances for routine care. Mental health provider data is unavailable, suggesting potential gaps in behavioral health services.
One in five Knox residents lack coverage
With 20.9% uninsured, Knox County faces real healthcare access barriers that directly impact life expectancy and health outcomes. Explore your coverage options at healthcare.gov or call 2-1-1 Texas to find affordable health insurance plans today.
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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.