Runnels County Health Data
Runnels County, Texas
Health Score
19/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Runnels County, Texas
Runnels County near national health benchmark
Runnels County residents live an average of 72.8 years—4.2 years below the U.S. average of 77.0 years. The 22.0% poor or fair health rate is moderate, reflecting manageable chronic disease burden.
Below Texas state average, room for improvement
At 72.8 years, Runnels County's life expectancy is 1.5 years below Texas's state average of 74.3 years. The county ranks in the lower half of Texas health outcomes.
Strong primary care, adequate mental health access
Runnels County has 70 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 51 mental health providers per 100K—both solid figures that support accessible healthcare. These provider levels compare favorably to Real County and exceed many regional peers.
Insurance gaps persist despite provider supply
Runnels County's 20.7% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 19.8%, meaning coverage gaps undermine the benefits of available providers. One in five residents delay or skip care due to cost.
Don't waste Runnels's healthcare assets
With strong provider access, Runnels County's uninsured residents are missing a real opportunity. Visit Healthcare.gov to find affordable plans and start using the doctors and mental health providers your county has available.
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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.