Lynn County Health Data
Lynn County, Texas
Health Score
11/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
106
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Lynn County, Texas
Lynn County's health gap widening
Residents of Lynn County live to an average of 71.9 years—2.1 years below the U.S. average of 74.0 years. With 27.8% of adults reporting poor or fair health, the county significantly exceeds the national benchmark of 17%, signaling serious chronic disease and wellness challenges across the population.
Below Texas average on lifespan
Lynn County's life expectancy of 71.9 years trails Texas's state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate of 16.7% beats the state average of 19.8%, but the higher rate of poor health reports suggests that insured residents still face access or quality-of-care barriers.
Strongest primary care in region
Lynn County has 106 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—significantly higher than neighboring Marion County (limited data) and Martin County (19 per 100K). Mental health providers at 52 per 100K suggest better-than-average mental health infrastructure compared to surrounding rural counties.
Uninsured rate masks access gaps
Although 83.3% of Lynn County residents have insurance, the abundance of primary care providers hasn't translated into better health outcomes. The persistent 27.8% poor/fair health rate suggests that transportation, specialist availability, or health literacy barriers remain significant obstacles to care.
Insurance alone won't close gaps
With one in six residents uninsured, Lynn County should prioritize enrollment in Medicaid, marketplace plans, and community health programs. Check healthcare.gov or contact the Lynn County Health Department to explore options—coverage is the first step toward better preventive and chronic disease care.
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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.