Nueces County Health Data

Nueces County has a health score of 18/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #156 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.

Life expectancy in Nueces County is 74.6 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Nueces County above the state average.

Nueces County's health score of 18/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 74.6 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 19.4% vs. 19.8% statewide.

Key health factors for Nueces County include: life expectancy (74.6 years), uninsured rate (19.4%), and primary care physician access (79:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 164:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 18/100 ("Below Average"), Nueces County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.6 years. 19.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Nueces County's health score of 18/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 19.4% 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.