Maverick County Health Data

Maverick County, Texas

Health Score

8/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

72.7 yr

Uninsured Rate

26.3%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

72.7 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

26.3%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

24

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

36

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Maverick County, Texas

Maverick County faces severe health crisis

Maverick County residents live to 72.7 years—1.3 years below the U.S. average of 74.0 years. With 35.9% reporting poor or fair health—nearly double the national 17% benchmark—the county faces the most acute health emergency among these eight counties, driven by poverty, chronic disease, and limited access.

Highest health burden in state comparison

Maverick County's 72.7-year life expectancy trails Texas's 74.3-year average, and its 26.3% uninsured rate is the highest in this group—far exceeding the state average of 19.8%. This combination of poor insurance coverage and the county's highest poor/fair health rate signals severe health disparities and systemic healthcare failures.

Limited provider capacity for high need

Maverick County has 24 primary care and 36 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—modest capacity for a county where over one-third report poor or fair health. The provider-to-need ratio is dangerously low, creating long waits and barriers to timely care.

Uninsured crisis compounds health emergency

Over one in four Maverick County residents lack insurance, and the provider shortage means that even insured residents face severe access barriers. The 35.9% poor/fair health rate reflects a population in crisis: limited preventive care, delayed diagnoses, and a cycle of deteriorating health outcomes.

Urgent action required for coverage

Maverick County residents must prioritize enrollment in Medicaid and marketplace plans immediately at healthcare.gov or by calling 1-800-318-2596. Every covered resident gains access to preventive and chronic disease services; county and state officials should simultaneously expand provider recruitment and telehealth access to address this health emergency.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Maverick County, TX?
Maverick County has a health score of 8/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #231 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 Maverick County?
Life expectancy in Maverick County is 72.7 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Maverick County below the state average.
How does Maverick County health compare to the Texas average?
Maverick County's health score of 8/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 72.7 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 26.3% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Maverick County?
Key health factors for Maverick County include: life expectancy (72.7 years), uninsured rate (26.3%), and primary care physician access (24:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 36:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Maverick County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 8/100 ("Below Average"), Maverick County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.7 years. 26.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Maverick County?
Maverick County's health score of 8/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 26.3% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.