Swisher County Health Data

Swisher County has a health score of 5/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #247 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 Swisher County is 70.3 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Swisher County below the state average.

Swisher County's health score of 5/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 70.3 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 28.1% vs. 19.8% statewide.

Key health factors for Swisher County include: life expectancy (70.3 years), uninsured rate (28.1%), and primary care physician access (14:1 (population to primary care physicians)). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 5/100 ("Below Average"), Swisher County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.3 years. 28.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Swisher County's health score of 5/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 28.1% 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.