Starr County Health Data
Starr County, Texas
Health Score
12/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
25.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
25.0%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Starr County, Texas
Most serious health crisis in dataset
Starr County's life expectancy of 73.9 years falls 2.5 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years, reflecting substantial population health challenges. Alarming: 37.8% report poor or fair health—the highest rate across all counties analyzed—indicating widespread chronic disease burden.
Significant struggle vs. Texas average
Starr County's 73.9-year life expectancy lags Texas's 74.3-year average, while its 37.8% poor/fair health rate far exceeds state typical experience. This combination places it among Texas's most challenged counties for population health.
Worst health outcomes regionally
Starr County faces the region's steepest health burdens, with the lowest life expectancy and highest poor/fair health rate among all nearby counties. Its 37.8% poor/fair rate dwarfs neighboring Shelby County (26.4%), underscoring urgent local health needs.
Limited providers, high uninsured rate
Starr County has only 26 primary care providers and 32 mental health providers per 100K—well below state capacity—leaving gaps in accessible care. With 25% uninsured, one in four residents cannot afford preventive or routine treatment, worsening health outcomes.
Insurance is healthcare lifeline
Starr County's health crisis demands urgent action: 25% uninsured means many skip preventive care that could prevent disease. Apply for Medicaid, CHIP, or marketplace coverage immediately at Healthcare.gov—getting insured can be the first step toward reversing this county's troubling health trends.
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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.