Ochiltree County Health Data

Ochiltree County, Texas

Health Score

17/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

73.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

28.1%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.9 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

28.1%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

41

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

21

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Ochiltree County, Texas

Ochiltree's life expectancy trails national average

Ochiltree County residents live to 73.9 years on average, about 5 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years. The county's strong 24.7% poor/fair health rate—better than many peers—suggests untapped potential for improvement.

Below Texas state life expectancy line

At 73.9 years, Ochiltree trails Texas's average of 74.3 years by 0.4 years. The gap reflects rural healthcare challenges and limited preventive care access.

Ochiltree struggles with provider shortages

Ochiltree's 41 primary care providers per 100,000 fall short of Nolan County's 48, creating access barriers in the Panhandle. Mental health provider availability is particularly scarce at just 21 per 100K—among the lowest in the region.

Uninsured rate nearly doubles state average

At 28.1%, Ochiltree's uninsured rate is the highest among these eight counties—nearly 9 percentage points above Texas's 19.8% average. This coverage crisis means urgent care visits and emergency room use spike, while preventive screenings plummet.

Affordable coverage is within reach

More than 1 in 4 Ochiltree residents lack insurance—a burden that forces families to choose between health and finances. Visit healthcare.gov to compare plans, or call the Texas Health Insurance Pool for help finding coverage you can afford.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Ochiltree County, TX?
Ochiltree County has a health score of 17/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #170 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 Ochiltree County?
Life expectancy in Ochiltree County is 73.9 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Ochiltree County below the state average.
How does Ochiltree County health compare to the Texas average?
Ochiltree County's health score of 17/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 73.9 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 28.1% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Ochiltree County?
Key health factors for Ochiltree County include: life expectancy (73.9 years), uninsured rate (28.1%), and primary care physician access (41:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 21:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Ochiltree County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 17/100 ("Below Average"), Ochiltree County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.9 years. 28.1% 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 Ochiltree County?
Ochiltree County's health score of 17/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 28.1% 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.