Polk County Health Data

Polk County has a health score of 11/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #206 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 Polk County is 70.1 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Polk County below the state average.

Polk County's health score of 11/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 70.1 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 19.0% vs. 19.8% statewide.

Key health factors for Polk County include: life expectancy (70.1 years), uninsured rate (19.0%), and primary care physician access (48:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 65:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 11/100 ("Below Average"), Polk County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.1 years. 19.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Polk County's health score of 11/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 19.0% 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.