Nolan County Health Data
Nolan County, Texas
Health Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
91
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Nolan County, Texas
Nolan falls short of national life expectancy
Nolan County residents live to an average of 73.5 years, about 5 years less than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. With 27% of adults reporting poor or fair health, the county faces significant health challenges that mirror broader struggles in rural Texas.
Below Texas average in life expectancy
At 73.5 years, Nolan County trails Texas's state average of 74.3 years. This 0.8-year gap reflects ongoing health disparities that affect daily life across the county.
Nolan's mental health providers stand out
Nolan County offers 91 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—double the rate in neighboring Palo Pinto County (27 per 100K). However, primary care access remains limited at 48 providers per 100,000, barely matching local demand.
Nearly 1 in 5 Nolan residents uninsured
At 18.9%, Nolan's uninsured rate runs slightly below the state average of 19.8%, but thousands still lack coverage. Limited primary care capacity means those without insurance often delay preventive care, driving up costs downstream.
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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.