Pecos County Health Data

Pecos County, Texas

Health Score

11/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

72.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

22.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

72.5 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

22.4%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

46

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

27

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Pecos County, Texas

Pecos lags national life expectancy

At 72.5 years, Pecos County residents live nearly four years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.4 years. One in four Pecos residents (26.8%) report poor or fair health, exceeding national norms and pointing to chronic disease burdens.

Among Texas's healthiest ranked

Despite lower life expectancy, Pecos County actually outperforms Texas on uninsured rates: 22.4% versus the state average of 19.8%. However, its 72.5-year life expectancy runs 1.8 years below Texas's 74.3-year average.

Better access than Parmer

Pecos boasts 46 primary care providers per 100K—nearly five times Parmer County's 10 per 100K—yet life expectancy remains lower. This suggests access alone doesn't guarantee health outcomes; chronic disease management and preventive care gaps may be at play.

Moderate access, persistent gaps

With 46 primary care and 27 mental health providers per 100K, Pecos has reasonable infrastructure for a rural county. Still, 22.4% of residents remain uninsured, limiting their ability to use available services and manage chronic conditions.

Pecos can bridge coverage gaps

More than one in five Pecos residents lack insurance—a barrier to using the county's doctors and mental health providers. Explore Texas Medicaid, CHIP, and marketplace plans at healthcare.gov to get covered today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Pecos County, TX?
Pecos County has a health score of 11/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #214 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 Pecos County?
Life expectancy in Pecos County is 72.5 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Pecos County below the state average.
How does Pecos County health compare to the Texas average?
Pecos County's health score of 11/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 72.5 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 22.4% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Pecos County?
Key health factors for Pecos County include: life expectancy (72.5 years), uninsured rate (22.4%), and primary care physician access (46:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 27:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Pecos County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 11/100 ("Below Average"), Pecos County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.5 years. 22.4% 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 Pecos County?
Pecos County's health score of 11/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 22.4% 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.

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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.