Reagan County Health Data

Reagan County, Texas

Health Score

21/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

73.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

20.9%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.9 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

20.9%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

31

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Data Story

About Health in Reagan County, Texas

Reagan trails U.S. life expectancy

At 73.9 years, Reagan County residents live 2.5 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. The county's 23.0% poor/fair health rate sits moderately above national benchmarks, suggesting a mix of chronic disease and access challenges.

Below-average health, modest insurance gap

Reagan County's 73.9-year life expectancy runs 0.4 years below Texas's 74.3-year average—a modest shortfall but still concerning. Its 20.9% uninsured rate is slightly above the Texas average of 19.8%, adding to health care access barriers.

Mid-tier outcomes among peers

Reagan's 73.9-year life expectancy positions it in the middle of this county group—ahead of Polk (70.1) and Potter (70.8) but below Parmer (75.7) and Randall (76.3). Its 20.9% uninsured rate is moderate, though higher than Randall's 13.0%.

Moderate access, limited mental health data

Reagan County provides 31 primary care providers per 100K, adequate for rural West Texas; however, mental health provider data is unavailable, suggesting potential gaps in behavioral health infrastructure. With 20.9% uninsured, nearly one in five residents face barriers to using available services.

Reagan residents deserve coverage

Nearly one in five Reagan County residents lack insurance, limiting access to the county's primary care providers. Visit healthcare.gov or contact a community health center to explore Medicaid, CHIP, and marketplace plans tailored to your family.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Reagan County, TX?
Reagan County has a health score of 21/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #133 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 Reagan County?
Life expectancy in Reagan County is 73.9 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Reagan County below the state average.
How does Reagan County health compare to the Texas average?
Reagan County's health score of 21/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 73.9 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 20.9% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Reagan County?
Key health factors for Reagan County include: life expectancy (73.9 years), uninsured rate (20.9%), and primary care physician access (31:1 (population to primary care physicians)). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Reagan County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 21/100 ("Below Average"), Reagan County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.9 years. 20.9% 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 Reagan County?
Reagan County's health score of 21/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 20.9% 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.