Martin County Health Data
Martin County, Texas
Health Score
12/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.1%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Data Story
About Health in Martin County, Texas
Martin County trails national health benchmarks
Martin County residents live to an average of 71.5 years—2.5 years below the U.S. average of 74.0 years. With 24.3% reporting poor or fair health compared to the national 17% benchmark, the county reflects significant chronic disease burden and health disparities.
Below-average life expectancy, above-average uninsured
Martin County's life expectancy of 71.5 years falls 2.8 years short of Texas's 74.3-year average, while its 21.1% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 19.8%. Both metrics point to systemic healthcare access and affordability challenges across the county.
Minimal primary care, no mental health data
Martin County has just 19 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, and mental health provider data is unavailable—a significant gap in a rural population. Residents needing behavioral health services face substantial barriers and likely travel to larger regional centers for care.
Provider shortage worsens uninsured crisis
One in five Martin County residents lacks insurance, and the scarce primary care infrastructure means even insured residents struggle to access local physicians and mental health support. The combination creates cycles of delayed care and worsening chronic conditions.
Enrollment is the vital first step
Martin County residents should visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to check Medicaid, CHIP, and marketplace options and enroll immediately. Once covered, work with local providers and state health officials to advocate for expanded behavioral health and specialist services.
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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.