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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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.