Robertson County Health Data

Robertson County, Texas

Health Score

28/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

74.2 yr

Uninsured Rate

17.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.2 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

17.4%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

12

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

23

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Robertson County, Texas

Robertson County slightly above U.S. average

Robertson County residents live an average of 74.2 years—about 2.8 years below the U.S. average of 77.0 years. The 20.9% poor or fair health rate is below the national average, indicating relatively better population health.

Robertson County mirrors Texas average

At 74.2 years, Robertson County's life expectancy virtually matches Texas's state average of 74.3 years. This alignment places Robertson County among the state's healthier counties.

Lowest provider density in sample

Robertson County has only 12 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—among the sparsest in the sample. Mental health access at 23 per 100K is also below state adequacy levels.

Below-average uninsured, but access remains tight

Robertson County's 17.4% uninsured rate is better than the state average of 19.8%, but extreme provider scarcity limits what coverage can achieve. Residents often travel far for specialist care.

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Robertson County's strong insurance rates have helped maintain good population health outcomes. Visit Healthcare.gov to ensure your family maintains coverage and ask providers about telehealth to overcome distance barriers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Robertson County, TX?
Robertson County has a health score of 28/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #91 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 Robertson County?
Life expectancy in Robertson County is 74.2 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Robertson County below the state average.
How does Robertson County health compare to the Texas average?
Robertson County's health score of 28/100 is above the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 74.2 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 17.4% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Robertson County?
Key health factors for Robertson County include: life expectancy (74.2 years), uninsured rate (17.4%), and primary care physician access (12:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 23:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Robertson County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 28/100 ("Below Average"), Robertson County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.2 years. 17.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Robertson County healthier than the Texas average?
Robertson County's health score of 28/100 exceeds the Texas average of 25/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Robertson County has better primary care access (12:1 ratio) than the state average (45:1).

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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.