Throckmorton County Health Data
Throckmorton County, Texas
Health Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
19.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
19.4%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
66
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Throckmorton County, Texas
Rural county with solid health rates
Throckmorton County's life expectancy data is unavailable, but just 18.8% of residents report poor or fair health—better than the national average and the best or tied-best rate among rural counties shown. This sparsely populated county shows surprisingly strong self-reported health outcomes.
Below-average coverage but healthy residents
Throckmorton's 18.8% poor/fair health rate beats Texas's implied state average, and its 19.4% uninsured rate is nearly aligned with Texas's 19.8% state average. Despite rural isolation, coverage and health outcomes track closely with state norms.
Strong health despite rural isolation
Throckmorton's 18.8% poor/fair health rate ties with Tarrant County and trails only Terrell (17.3%) among all counties shown. The 19.4% uninsured rate is better than Swisher (28.1%) and Terry (23.6%), suggesting relative stability in this sparse rural area.
Balanced provider access for rural area
Throckmorton has 67 primary care providers and 66 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—respectable ratios for a tiny rural county. The 19.4% uninsured rate means roughly 4 in 5 residents have coverage to access these local providers.
Protect your rural health access
While Throckmorton's uninsured rate is near state average, nearly 1 in 5 residents still lack coverage in this remote area. Healthcare.gov enrollment ensures you can use the providers your county has invested in.
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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.