San Patricio County Health Data

San Patricio County has a health score of 16/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #177 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.

Life expectancy in San Patricio County is 73.2 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making San Patricio County below the state average.

San Patricio County's health score of 16/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 73.2 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 18.9% vs. 19.8% statewide.

Key health factors for San Patricio County include: life expectancy (73.2 years), uninsured rate (18.9%), and primary care physician access (23:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 50:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 16/100 ("Below Average"), San Patricio County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.2 years. 18.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

San Patricio County's health score of 16/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 18.9% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.