Sabine County Health Data
Sabine County, Texas
Health Score
13/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.3%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Sabine County, Texas
Sabine County faces significant health gap
Sabine County's 70.3-year life expectancy lags the U.S. average of 76.4 years by 6.1 years, among the lowest in Texas. Over one in five residents report poor or fair health, indicating widespread chronic conditions and limited wellness opportunities.
Texas's lower-health cluster
At 70.3 years, Sabine County ranks among the lowest life expectancy counties in Texas, trailing the state average of 74.3 years by nearly 4 years. The uninsured rate of 19.3% mirrors the state average, but health outcomes suggest deeper access or quality barriers.
Sabine struggles among regional peers
Sabine County's 70.3-year life expectancy is the lowest among its East Texas neighbors, including Rusk (73.6), San Augustine (70.6), and San Jacinto (73.6). Primary care access at 20 per 100,000 is modest, suggesting residents may travel for specialists.
Sparse provider network for rural county
Sabine County has just 20 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 30 mental health providers, limiting daily healthcare access for its population. Combined with a 19.3% uninsured rate, residents face both distance and cost barriers to preventive care.
Insurance can bridge the care gap
Nearly 1 in 5 Sabine County residents are uninsured, making it critical to explore coverage options before health crises hit. Contact your county health department or visit healthcare.gov to learn about Medicaid, marketplace plans, and community health resources.
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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.