Shelby County Health Data

Shelby County has a health score of 8/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #234 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 Shelby County is 71.3 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Shelby County below the state average.

Shelby County's health score of 8/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 71.3 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 22.4% vs. 19.8% statewide.

Key health factors for Shelby County include: life expectancy (71.3 years), uninsured rate (22.4%), and primary care physician access (17:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 79:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 8/100 ("Below Average"), Shelby County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.3 years. 22.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Shelby County's health score of 8/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 22.4% 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.