Menard County Health Data
Menard County, Texas
Health Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
25.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
25.8%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Data Story
About Health in Menard County, Texas
Menard matches U.S. life expectancy trend
At 74.8 years, Menard County's life expectancy slightly exceeds the U.S. average of 74.5, but the county's 22.0% poor/fair health rate surpasses the national average of 18%. This pattern suggests Menard residents live roughly as long as Americans overall but manage more chronic disease while doing so. The county's health profile reflects the trade-off many rural areas face: adequate longevity but higher disease burden.
Slightly above Texas average on longevity
Menard's 74.8-year life expectancy edges out Texas's 74.3-year average, though the margin is slim. However, the county's 25.8% uninsured rate is significantly higher than Texas's 19.8% average, meaning one in four Menard residents lack health coverage—a real barrier to preventive care. This coverage gap may explain why Menard's slight longevity advantage doesn't translate to better overall health outcomes.
Menard struggles with coverage disparity
Menard's 74.8-year life expectancy trails McLennan (75.3) and Medina (76.7), but the county's defining challenge is its 25.8% uninsured rate—the highest among peers and more than 9 percentage points above Medina County. With 51 primary care providers per 100,000, Menard offers moderate access, but cost remains a barrier for uninsured residents seeking routine care. The high uninsured rate is Menard's most urgent health equity issue.
Coverage crisis threatens health outcomes
Menard's 25.8% uninsured rate means approximately 1,300 residents go without health coverage—nearly triple the national average for uninsured rates in some metrics. The county's 51 primary care providers per 100,000 offer moderate access, but without insurance, many residents delay or skip preventive visits, relying on emergency care instead. Mental health provider data is unavailable, but the coverage gap suggests behavioral health services may also be inaccessible for many.
Find affordable coverage now
One in four Menard residents lacks health insurance—if you're among them, open enrollment is your chance to access affordable coverage through healthcare.gov. Depending on your income, you may qualify for Medicaid expansion, CHIP, or marketplace subsidies that could reduce your monthly premium to near zero. Don't let cost concerns keep you uninsured; a health plan protects you from bankruptcy if illness or injury strikes.
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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.