Red River County Health Data

Red River County, Texas

Health Score

10/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

68.2 yr

Uninsured Rate

19.1%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

68.2 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

19.1%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

26

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

34

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Red River County, Texas

Red River County faces steep health gap

Red River County residents live an average of 68.2 years—more than 8 years shorter than the U.S. average of 77.0 years. At 23.1%, the poor or fair health rate indicates substantial chronic disease burden.

Lowest life expectancy in Texas sample

Red River County's 68.2-year life expectancy is 6.1 years below Texas's state average of 74.3 years, representing one of the poorest health outcomes in the state. This gap signals urgent need for targeted health interventions.

Severe provider shortage in Red River

Red River County has only 26 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—one-third the state adequacy threshold and far below neighbors like Real County at 71 per 100K. Mental health access is similarly limited at 34 per 100K.

High uninsured rate worsens access gaps

At 19.1% uninsured, Red River County slightly exceeds the state average of 19.8%, compounding challenges from provider shortages. Healthcare delays are common when residents lack both coverage and accessible providers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Red River County, TX?
Red River County has a health score of 10/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #216 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 Red River County?
Life expectancy in Red River County is 68.2 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Red River County below the state average.
How does Red River County health compare to the Texas average?
Red River County's health score of 10/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 68.2 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 19.1% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Red River County?
Key health factors for Red River County include: life expectancy (68.2 years), uninsured rate (19.1%), and primary care physician access (26:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 34:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Red River County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 10/100 ("Below Average"), Red River County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 68.2 years. 19.1% 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 Red River County?
Red River County's health score of 10/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 19.1% 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.