Presidio County Health Data

Presidio County, Texas

Health Score

32/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

81.3 yr

Uninsured Rate

33.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

81.3 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

33.5%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

49

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

86

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Presidio County, Texas

Presidio's paradox: long life, poor health

At 81.3 years, Presidio County boasts the highest life expectancy in this entire survey—nearly five years above the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Yet 37.6% of residents report poor or fair health, the highest rate across all eight counties, revealing a striking disconnect between age and wellness.

Longest-lived in Texas, heavily uninsured

Presidio's 81.3-year life expectancy outpaces Texas's 74.3-year average by seven years, making it a statewide outlier. However, its 33.5% uninsured rate—the highest of all counties here—nearly doubles the Texas average of 19.8%.

Outlier on both ends of spectrum

Presidio's 81.3-year life expectancy towers over Reagan (73.9) and all peers, yet its 37.6% poor/fair health rate is substantially worse than any neighbor. This paradox—some residents living very long while many report poor health—suggests a polarized health landscape in the county.

Uninsurance blocks access despite providers

Presidio County offers 49 primary care and 86 mental health providers per 100K, adequate for rural West Texas. But one in three residents (33.5%) lack insurance—the highest rate in this survey—rendering provider access moot for families without coverage.

Presidio needs insurance urgently

With 33.5% of Presidio uninsured, coverage gaps are acute and must be addressed immediately. Visit healthcare.gov or call a local community health center to apply for Medicaid or marketplace plans—many offer free or low-cost options for eligible families.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Presidio County, TX?
Presidio County has a health score of 32/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #70 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 Presidio County?
Life expectancy in Presidio County is 81.3 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Presidio County above the state average.
How does Presidio County health compare to the Texas average?
Presidio County's health score of 32/100 is above the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 81.3 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 33.5% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Presidio County?
Key health factors for Presidio County include: life expectancy (81.3 years), uninsured rate (33.5%), and primary care physician access (49:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 86:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Presidio County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 32/100 ("Below Average"), Presidio County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 81.3 years. 33.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Presidio County healthier than the Texas average?
Presidio County's health score of 32/100 exceeds the Texas average of 25/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.