Scurry County Health Data
Scurry County, Texas
Health Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Scurry County, Texas
Scurry County health slightly below U.S. average
Scurry County's 72.9-year life expectancy falls 3.5 years short of the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Nearly one in four residents report poor or fair health, suggesting chronic disease, limited preventive care, or both.
Lower-middle tier among Texas counties
Scurry County's 72.9-year life expectancy trails Texas's 74.3-year average by 1.4 years, ranking in the lower half statewide. Its 20.9% uninsured rate edges above the state average, adding financial vulnerability to the population.
Middling outcomes with strong provider base
Scurry County's 72.9-year life expectancy ranks below Rusk (73.6) and San Jacinto (73.6), but above Sabine (70.3) and San Augustine (70.6). However, it boasts 59 primary care providers per 100,000—the highest in the region—plus 56 mental health providers.
Excellent provider access despite modest outcomes
Scurry County has 59 primary care providers and 56 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—exceptional for a rural county—yet life expectancy is below state average. This suggests access alone doesn't drive health outcomes; lifestyle, prevention, and insurance coverage matter equally.
Use abundant providers with solid insurance
Scurry County's 59 primary care and 56 mental health providers are exceptional resources, but 20.9% of residents remain uninsured and cannot use them. Visit healthcare.gov or contact your local health department to secure coverage and maximize the county's outstanding provider network.
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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.