Potter County Health Data

Potter County, Texas

Health Score

5/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

70.8 yr

Uninsured Rate

22.9%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

70.8 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

22.9%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

88

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

306

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Potter County, Texas

Potter struggles on national stage

At 70.8 years, Potter County life expectancy runs 5.6 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Nearly three in ten residents (28.6%) report poor or fair health—among the highest rates in this county survey and a signal of widespread chronic disease.

Texas's most challenged health profile

Potter County ranks near the bottom statewide on life expectancy (70.8 vs. Texas average of 74.3 years) and reports the highest poor/fair health rate in this data set at 28.6%. The county's 22.9% uninsured rate also exceeds Texas's 19.8% average.

Best provider access, poorest outcomes

Potter County leads all peers with 88 primary care and 306 mental health providers per 100K—extraordinary density for any region. Yet life expectancy remains the second-lowest, suggesting that provider availability cannot overcome deeper health determinants or care utilization barriers.

Abundance of doctors, persistent uninsurance

Potter's 88 primary care and 306 mental health providers per 100K represent the richest health infrastructure in this survey. However, 22.9% of residents lack insurance, and the high poor/fair health rate indicates that access to providers alone is insufficient without coverage and engagement.

Potter: use providers with coverage

Potter County's exceptional provider base goes underused when patients lack insurance. Nearly one in four Potter residents are uninsured; visit healthcare.gov or contact the Potter County health department to match yourself with a plan and unlock your doctors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Potter County, TX?
Potter County has a health score of 5/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #243 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 Potter County?
Life expectancy in Potter County is 70.8 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Potter County below the state average.
How does Potter County health compare to the Texas average?
Potter County's health score of 5/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 70.8 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 22.9% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Potter County?
Key health factors for Potter County include: life expectancy (70.8 years), uninsured rate (22.9%), and primary care physician access (88:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 306:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Potter County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 5/100 ("Below Average"), Potter County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.8 years. 22.9% 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 Potter County?
Potter County's health score of 5/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 22.9% 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.