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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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.