Rockwall County Health Data
Rockwall County, Texas
Health Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
66
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
187
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Rockwall County, Texas
Rockwall County leads U.S. in life expectancy
Rockwall County residents live an average of 79.1 years—2.1 years above the U.S. average of 77.0 years—with only 15.1% reporting poor or fair health. This exceptional performance reflects strong healthcare infrastructure and socioeconomic advantages.
Texas's healthiest county in sample
Rockwall County's 79.1-year life expectancy exceeds Texas's state average of 74.3 years by 4.8 years, making it a standout performer. The 15.1% poor or fair health rate is the lowest among the eight counties.
Exceptional provider density and access
Rockwall County has 66 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and an extraordinary 187 mental health providers per 100K—far exceeding regional and state adequacy standards. This provider abundance ensures residents can access care readily.
Lowest uninsured rate and best outcomes
Rockwall County's 11.2% uninsured rate—the lowest in the sample—combined with robust provider supply creates ideal conditions for preventive and chronic disease management. Healthcare access is rarely a barrier for residents.
Rockwall sets the standard
Rockwall County's success shows what happens when coverage meets provider access. If you're uninsured, visit Healthcare.gov to join the majority of Rockwall residents with coverage and access to this county's excellent healthcare network.
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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.