Sterling County Health Data

Sterling County, Texas

Health Score

39/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

Pending

Uninsured Rate

14.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

N/A

Uninsured Rate

14.2%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Mental Health Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Data Story

About Health in Sterling County, Texas

Limited data, but uninsured rate low

Sterling County's life expectancy data is unavailable, limiting national comparison. However, its 17.8% poor/fair health rate aligns near national averages, and notably, 14.2% uninsured—the lowest in this dataset—suggests good insurance coverage access.

Data gaps, but strong insurance coverage

Sterling County's life expectancy cannot be compared to Texas's 74.3-year state average due to missing data. Its 17.8% poor/fair health rate performs near state norms, while 14.2% uninsured indicates better-than-average coverage relative to Texas's 19.8%.

Best-insured despite data limitations

Sterling County leads the region with the lowest uninsured rate at 14.2%—outpacing all neighboring counties including Somervell (16.4%) and Smith (18.6%). This suggests strong employer-based or community health program coverage despite unavailable provider data.

Strong coverage, provider data unclear

Sterling County boasts the region's best insurance access with 14.2% uninsured, significantly below state average. Primary care and mental health provider counts are unavailable, making full healthcare access assessment difficult—local health officials can clarify facility availability.

Maintain excellent coverage rates

Sterling County's 14.2% uninsured rate is exemplary; continue this success by ensuring that 85.8% with coverage maintain plans and the remaining uninsured explore Healthcare.gov options. Your community's strong insurance foundation supports better health for everyone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Sterling County, TX?
Sterling County has a health score of 39/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #45 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.
What is the life expectancy in Sterling County?
Life expectancy data for Sterling County is currently being processed from CDC records.
How does Sterling County health compare to the Texas average?
Sterling County's health score of 39/100 is above the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate is 14.2% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Sterling County?
Key health factors for Sterling County include: life expectancy (not yet available), uninsured rate (14.2%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Sterling County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 39/100 ("Below Average"), Sterling County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. 14.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Sterling County healthier than the Texas average?
Sterling County's health score of 39/100 exceeds the Texas average of 25/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.