Sutton County Health Data
Sutton County, Texas
Health Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.3%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
121
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Data Story
About Health in Sutton County, Texas
Rural county struggles with health
Sutton County's life expectancy of 74.1 years is 2.4 years shorter than the national average of 76.5 years, signaling persistent health challenges in this rural West Texas community. Nearly 3 in 10 residents (28.5%) report poor or fair health, significantly above the national rate.
Among Texas's least healthy counties
Sutton ranks below Texas's state average life expectancy of 74.3 years—essentially at parity—but its 28.5% poor/fair health rate puts it in the bottom tier statewide. The 21.3% uninsured rate exceeds Texas's 19.8% average, leaving more than 1 in 5 residents without coverage.
Worse off than most rural peers
Sutton's 28.5% poor/fair health rate is the second-worst among its neighbors, trailing only Terry County (30.4%). Its uninsured rate of 21.3% is notably higher than Stonewall (16.4%) and Throckmorton (19.4%), suggesting coverage barriers compound health challenges.
Sparse care access amid high need
Sutton has 121 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, the highest ratio in this rural cluster—but limited mental health data suggests gaps in behavioral care. The 21.3% uninsured rate means many residents delay or avoid care despite better provider availability.
Breaking the coverage barrier
More than 1 in 5 Sutton County residents lack health insurance, making coverage exploration urgent. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to learn about plans that fit your budget.
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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.