Tyler County Health Data

Tyler County, Texas

Health Score

15/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

71.6 yr

Uninsured Rate

19.1%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

71.6 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

19.1%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

25

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

34

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Tyler County, Texas

Tyler County faces steeper health disadvantages

Tyler County's 71.6-year life expectancy falls 2.5 years below the U.S. average of 74.1 years, the lowest among these eight Texas counties. Its 22.6% poor/fair health rate exceeds the national average of 17.9%, reflecting entrenched health challenges in this rural corner of Southeast Texas.

Lowest life expectancy in this Texas cohort

At 71.6 years, Tyler County's life expectancy lags the Texas state average of 74.3 years by 2.7 years, placing it among the state's struggling health communities. Its 19.1% uninsured rate sits just slightly below the state average, indicating healthcare access barriers extend beyond coverage gaps.

Tied with Trinity as health crisis counties

Tyler County and Trinity County (72.1 years) anchor the bottom of life expectancy in this group, both facing severe rural healthcare shortages. Tyler's 25 primary care providers per 100K residents slightly edge Trinity's 15 per 100K, but both counties rank far below state adequacy levels.

Provider desert compounds health challenges

With only 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Tyler County residents struggle to find accessible preventive care and chronic disease management. Mental health providers (34 per 100K) are equally scarce, limiting treatment options for depression, anxiety, and other behavioral health conditions.

Check coverage, plan for rural healthcare

Tyler County's 19.1% uninsured rate suggests many residents lack coverage for necessary care in an already provider-scarce region. Visit healthcare.gov to explore Medicaid and marketplace options, and discuss telehealth and care coordination with your local healthcare providers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Tyler County, TX?
Tyler County has a health score of 15/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #181 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 Tyler County?
Life expectancy in Tyler County is 71.6 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Tyler County below the state average.
How does Tyler County health compare to the Texas average?
Tyler County's health score of 15/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 71.6 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 19.1% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Tyler County?
Key health factors for Tyler County include: life expectancy (71.6 years), uninsured rate (19.1%), and primary care physician access (25:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 34:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Tyler County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 15/100 ("Below Average"), Tyler County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.6 years. 19.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Tyler County?
Tyler County's health score of 15/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 19.1% 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.

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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.