Reeves County Health Data

Reeves County, Texas

Health Score

12/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

73.6 yr

Uninsured Rate

22.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.6 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

22.0%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

35

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Data Story

About Health in Reeves County, Texas

Reeves County: Health gaps despite average lifespan

Reeves County's 73.6-year life expectancy approaches the U.S. average of 77.0 years, but a concerning 31.7% poor or fair health rate—among the highest in the sample—reveals significant underlying disease burden. This mismatch suggests undiagnosed or unmanaged chronic conditions.

Below-average life expectancy for Texas

Reeves County's 73.6-year life expectancy falls 0.7 years short of Texas's state average of 74.3 years. The 31.7% poor or fair health rate is notably elevated compared to state trends.

Limited providers amid high health burden

Reeves County has 35 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, well below neighbors like Real County's 71 per 100K. Mental health provider data is unavailable, but access gaps likely compound the high rate of poor or fair health status.

Highest uninsured rate in sample

Reeves County's 22.0% uninsured rate—the highest among the eight counties—exceeds the state average of 19.8%. This coverage gap leaves more than one in five residents unable to afford preventive care or chronic disease management.

Insurance opens the door to care

With high rates of poor health and limited providers, Reeves County residents must prioritize enrollment to access available services. Visit Healthcare.gov to explore plans and financial assistance tailored to your household.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Reeves County, TX?
Reeves County has a health score of 12/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #201 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 Reeves County?
Life expectancy in Reeves County is 73.6 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Reeves County below the state average.
How does Reeves County health compare to the Texas average?
Reeves County's health score of 12/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 73.6 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 22.0% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Reeves County?
Key health factors for Reeves County include: life expectancy (73.6 years), uninsured rate (22.0%), and primary care physician access (35:1 (population to primary care physicians)). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Reeves County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 12/100 ("Below Average"), Reeves County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.6 years. 22.0% 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 Reeves County?
Reeves County's health score of 12/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 22.0% 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.