Moore County Health Data
Moore County, Texas
Health Score
16/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
26.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
26.1%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Moore County, Texas
Health struggles outpace national trends
Nearly 30% of Moore County residents report poor or fair health, significantly above the 18% national average. Life expectancy of 74.8 years sits below the U.S. average of 76.4 years, reflecting sustained health challenges.
Among Texas's most challenged counties
Moore County's 74.8-year life expectancy is just 0.5 years above the Texas state average, but the 29.8% poor/fair health rate is far worse than most of the state. The county faces significant health disparities.
Health gaps across the region
Moore County residents report poor or fair health at nearly double the rate of Motley County (18.7%) and experience life expectancy 3.4 years below nearby Montgomery County (78.2 years). Regional health infrastructure varies sharply.
Uninsured rate and limited providers
At 26.1%, Moore County's uninsured rate is the highest in this group and 6.3 percentage points above Texas's average. With just 33 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, healthcare access is stretched thin.
Access affordable coverage now
With more than one in four residents uninsured, finding coverage is urgent. Explore Texas Medicaid, ACA plans at healthcare.gov, or local community health centers that offer sliding-scale fees—many Moore County residents qualify for assistance that could cut costs by half or more.
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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.