Terrell County Health Data

Terrell County, Texas

Health Score

34/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

Pending

Uninsured Rate

19.1%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

N/A

Uninsured Rate

19.1%

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 Terrell County, Texas

Rural county with data gaps

Terrell County's life expectancy data is unavailable, but just 17.3% of residents report poor or fair health—the best rate among all counties shown and better than the national average. This extremely rural West Texas county shows resilience despite limited healthcare infrastructure reporting.

Healthy despite sparse data

While Terrell's life expectancy is unreported, its 17.3% poor/fair health rate beats Texas's state average, suggesting healthier population outcomes. The 19.1% uninsured rate is nearly aligned with Texas's 19.8%, indicating typical rural coverage challenges.

Healthiest reported outcomes

Terrell's 17.3% poor/fair health rate is the best among rural neighbors, beating Swisher (27.0%), Sutton (28.5%), and Terry (30.4%) significantly. Limited data on life expectancy and providers prevents full comparison, but self-reported health suggests community resilience.

Data desert limits care assessment

Provider data for Terrell is not available, making it impossible to assess primary and mental health capacity. The 19.1% uninsured rate suggests coverage access is relatively stable, though actual provider access remains unclear.

Ensure coverage in remote areas

Nearly 1 in 5 Terrell County residents lack insurance, a challenge for a remote community with limited reported provider data. Healthcare.gov helps rural Texans find plans suited to sparse local care networks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Terrell County, TX?
Terrell County has a health score of 34/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #63 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 Terrell County?
Life expectancy data for Terrell County is currently being processed from CDC records.
How does Terrell County health compare to the Texas average?
Terrell County's health score of 34/100 is above the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate is 19.1% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Terrell County?
Key health factors for Terrell County include: life expectancy (not yet available), uninsured rate (19.1%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Terrell County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 34/100 ("Below Average"), Terrell County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. 19.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Terrell County healthier than the Texas average?
Terrell County's health score of 34/100 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.