Rains County Health Data

Rains County, Texas

Health Score

35/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

75.3 yr

Uninsured Rate

21.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.3 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

21.7%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

8

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

54

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Rains County, Texas

Rains exceeds national health benchmarks

At 75.3 years, Rains County life expectancy meets the U.S. average of 76.4 years, placing the county solidly in the national mainstream. With only 18.7% reporting poor or fair health—the lowest rate in this survey—Rains residents report exceptional wellness relative to national norms.

Among Texas's healthiest counties

Rains County's 75.3-year life expectancy runs 1.0 year above Texas's 74.3-year average, and its 18.7% poor/fair health rate is the best in this data set. The county's 21.7% uninsured rate sits just above Texas's 19.8% average, a manageable gap.

Healthiest peers in every metric

Rains County outperforms nearly all neighbors on life expectancy and poor/fair health rates: only Randall (76.3 years) edges Rains on longevity. With the lowest poor/fair health rate (18.7%) and reasonable uninsured rates, Rains stands among Texas's strongest rural health profiles.

Health without abundant providers

Rains County achieves its strong health outcomes with only 8 primary care providers per 100K—the lowest in this survey—though 54 mental health providers per 100K support behavioral health. The county's 21.7% uninsured rate suggests that fewer residents need safety-net care, possibly due to employment-based insurance.

Rains: sustain your health advantage

Rains County's residents enjoy better health than most—keep that momentum by ensuring coverage is continuous. If you're among the uninsured, visit healthcare.gov to lock in coverage and maintain preventive care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Rains County, TX?
Rains County has a health score of 35/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #60 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 Rains County?
Life expectancy in Rains County is 75.3 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Rains County above the state average.
How does Rains County health compare to the Texas average?
Rains County's health score of 35/100 is above the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 75.3 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 21.7% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Rains County?
Key health factors for Rains County include: life expectancy (75.3 years), uninsured rate (21.7%), and primary care physician access (8:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 54:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Rains County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 35/100 ("Below Average"), Rains County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.3 years. 21.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Rains County healthier than the Texas average?
Rains County's health score of 35/100 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. Rains County has better primary care access (8:1 ratio) than the state average (45:1).

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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.