San Saba County Health Data
San Saba County, Texas
Health Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
27.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
27.2%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in San Saba County, Texas
San Saba's longevity slightly exceeds U.S. norms
San Saba County's 74.7-year life expectancy slightly exceeds the U.S. average of 76.4 years by 1.7 years—a modest but positive sign. However, 21.9% of residents report poor or fair health, suggesting underlying chronic conditions despite the life expectancy edge.
Life expectancy above Texas, but uninsured crisis
San Saba County's 74.7-year life expectancy is the highest in this county group and exceeds Texas's 74.3 average. However, its 27.2% uninsured rate is by far the highest statewide—nearly 1 in 3.7 residents lack coverage.
Best life expectancy, worst insurance coverage
San Saba County's 74.7-year life expectancy tops all regional peers, but its 27.2% uninsured rate is more than double Scurry County's 20.9%. Strong primary care access at 34 providers per 100,000 suggests the issue is cost, not availability.
Paradox: strong care access, insurance crisis
San Saba County has 34 primary care and 34 mental health providers per 100,000—excellent coverage—yet 27.2% of residents are uninsured, the highest rate among all counties here. This gap suggests residents lack financial access to available care despite its physical presence.
Don't skip insurance despite strong providers
San Saba County's 27.2% uninsured rate is a crisis: nearly 1 in 3.7 residents risk bankruptcy from medical bills despite excellent local providers. Visit healthcare.gov immediately to explore Medicaid, marketplace subsidies, and catastrophic plans—coverage exists and could transform your family's security.
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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.