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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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.