San Jacinto County Health Data
San Jacinto County, Texas
Health Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.2%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
7
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in San Jacinto County, Texas
San Jacinto lifespans lag national norms
San Jacinto County's 73.6-year life expectancy falls 2.8 years short of the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Over one in five residents report poor or fair health, suggesting high rates of chronic disease despite the county's slight advantage on life expectancy.
Middle of the Texas health pack
San Jacinto County matches Rusk at 73.6 years—nearly 0.7 years below Texas's 74.3-year average—placing it in the lower-middle tier of Texas counties. The 20.2% uninsured rate edges slightly above the state average, adding financial risk for many households.
Provider shortage relative to peers
San Jacinto County's 73.6-year life expectancy ranks middle among East Texas neighbors, but its primary care provider count of just 7 per 100,000 is the lowest in the region by far. Residents likely rely on distant medical centers for routine and specialty care.
Critical shortage of primary care providers
San Jacinto County has just 7 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—a severe shortage compared to the state and neighboring counties—and only 17 mental health providers. Combined with 20.2% uninsured, this shortage forces residents into delayed care and emergency department visits.
Health coverage closes the access gap
One in five San Jacinto County residents are uninsured, and with few local providers, insurance becomes critical to traveling for care. Explore marketplace options at healthcare.gov or contact your county health department for Medicaid information and transportation assistance.
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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.