Trinity County Health Data
Trinity County, Texas
Health Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
15
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Trinity County, Texas
Trinity County faces significant health gaps
Trinity County's 72.1-year life expectancy falls 2 years short of the U.S. average of 74.1 years, and its 21.3% poor/fair health rate exceeds the national average of 17.9%. These metrics point to persistent health challenges in this rural East Texas community.
Below Texas average on life expectancy
Trinity County ranks among Texas's lower-performing counties with 72.1 years life expectancy—1.2 years below the state average of 74.3 years. Its 17.6% uninsured rate sits slightly below the state average, suggesting coverage gaps aren't the only driver of health disparities.
Rural health crisis deepens in Trinity
Trinity County's 72.1-year life expectancy matches Tyler County (71.6) as the lowest among these eight counties, reflecting rural healthcare scarcity. With just 15 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest in this group—Trinity residents struggle to access basic preventive and chronic care.
Severe provider shortage limits healthcare access
Trinity County's 15 primary care providers per 100,000 residents represents a critical access gap compared to state and national averages around 70-80 per 100K. Mental health providers (42 per 100K) are similarly sparse, forcing residents to travel long distances for behavioral health support.
Ensure coverage despite access challenges
Trinity County's 17.6% uninsured rate means nearly one in five residents lack coverage for necessary care. Visit healthcare.gov to review your options, and consider asking your doctor about telehealth services to overcome geographic barriers to regular care.
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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.