Refugio County Health Data

Refugio County, Texas

Health Score

18/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

73.4 yr

Uninsured Rate

18.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.4 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

18.5%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

15

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Data Story

About Health in Refugio County, Texas

Refugio County near national health average

Refugio County residents live an average of 73.4 years, just 3.6 years below the U.S. average of 77.0 years. The 24.3% poor or fair health rate suggests moderate chronic disease burden.

Slightly below Texas state average

At 73.4 years, Refugio County's life expectancy is 0.9 years below Texas's state average of 74.3 years. Health outcomes place the county in the middle tier of Texas county rankings.

Sparse primary care availability

Refugio County has only 15 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—one of the lowest in the sample and well below regional adequacy standards. Mental health provider data is unavailable, indicating potential gaps in behavioral health services.

Below-average uninsured rate, access challenge remains

Refugio County's 18.5% uninsured rate is slightly better than the state average of 19.8%, but severe provider scarcity means coverage alone doesn't guarantee care access. Residents often travel long distances for basic healthcare.

Coverage is just the first step

Even well-insured Refugio County residents face geographic barriers to care. Enroll at Healthcare.gov and ask about telehealth options and rural health programs to bridge access gaps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Refugio County, TX?
Refugio County has a health score of 18/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #155 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 Refugio County?
Life expectancy in Refugio County is 73.4 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Refugio County below the state average.
How does Refugio County health compare to the Texas average?
Refugio County's health score of 18/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 73.4 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 18.5% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Refugio County?
Key health factors for Refugio County include: life expectancy (73.4 years), uninsured rate (18.5%), and primary care physician access (15:1 (population to primary care physicians)). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Refugio County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 18/100 ("Below Average"), Refugio County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.4 years. 18.5% 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 Refugio County?
Refugio County's health score of 18/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 18.5% 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.