Parmer County Health Data
Parmer County, Texas
Health Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
24.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
24.4%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
10
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
10
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Parmer County, Texas
Parmer outlives the nation
At 75.7 years, Parmer County residents live longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years—nearly matching national benchmarks despite rural geography. Yet 27.2% report poor or fair health, above the national rate, suggesting that longevity masks underlying wellness challenges.
Better than Texas average
Parmer's 75.7-year life expectancy runs 1.4 years ahead of the Texas average of 74.3 years, placing the county in the healthier tier statewide. The county also beats Texas on uninsured rates, with 24.4% uninsured versus the state average of 19.8%.
Healthier than Pecos, trailing Randall
Parmer residents live 3.2 years longer than Pecos County (72.5 years) and report better health than Potter County's 28.6% poor/fair rate. Yet Randall County (76.3 years) edges out Parmer on life expectancy, and its 13.0% uninsured rate is far lower.
Limited doctors, high uninsurance
With only 10 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Parmer faces acute shortages—less than one-fourth of Potter County's 88 per 100K. Over one in four Parmer residents (24.4%) lack health insurance, straining access to preventive care.
Take the next step in Parmer
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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.