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.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Moore County, TX?
Moore County has a health score of 16/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #176 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 Moore County?
Life expectancy in Moore County is 74.8 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Moore County above the state average.
How does Moore County health compare to the Texas average?
Moore County's health score of 16/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 74.8 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 26.1% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Moore County?
Key health factors for Moore County include: life expectancy (74.8 years), uninsured rate (26.1%), and primary care physician access (33:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 38:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Moore County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 16/100 ("Below Average"), Moore County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.8 years. 26.1% 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 Moore County?
Moore County's health score of 16/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 26.1% 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.