Tarrant County Health Data

Tarrant County, Texas

Health Score

42/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

77.0 yr

Uninsured Rate

18.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.0 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

18.2%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

58

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

196

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Tarrant County, Texas

Texas's urban health advantage

Tarrant County residents live an average of 77.0 years—0.5 years above the national average of 76.5—and just 18.9% report poor or fair health, below the national rate. This major metropolitan county outperforms the nation on both key health metrics.

Health leader in Texas

Tarrant's 77.0-year life expectancy beats Texas's 74.3-year state average by 2.7 years, positioning it among the healthiest counties in the state. The 18.2% uninsured rate is below Texas's 19.8% average, meaning better coverage access for its 2 million residents.

Urban prosperity meets health gains

Tarrant's 18.9% poor/fair health rate and 77.0-year life expectancy dramatically outpace rural neighbors like Swisher (70.3 years, 27.0% poor/fair). Only Taylor County approaches Tarrant's health metrics, reflecting the urban-rural divide in health outcomes.

Urban density drives provider access

Tarrant has 58 primary care providers and 196 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—robust capacity concentrated in the Fort Worth metropolitan area. The 18.2% uninsured rate is low, but coverage gaps still exist in pockets of the county's sprawling territory.

Maintain your health coverage

Even in Tarrant's relatively healthy landscape, 1 in 5 residents lack coverage—and life changes like job loss happen fast. Review your options annually at healthcare.gov to ensure continuous access to care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Tarrant County, TX?
Tarrant County has a health score of 42/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #34 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 Tarrant County?
Life expectancy in Tarrant County is 77.0 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Tarrant County above the state average.
How does Tarrant County health compare to the Texas average?
Tarrant County's health score of 42/100 is above the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 77.0 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 18.2% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Tarrant County?
Key health factors for Tarrant County include: life expectancy (77.0 years), uninsured rate (18.2%), and primary care physician access (58:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 196:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Tarrant County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 42/100 ("Below Average"), Tarrant County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.0 years. 18.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Tarrant County healthier than the Texas average?
Tarrant County's health score of 42/100 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.