Uvalde County Health Data
Uvalde County, Texas
Health Score
9/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
84
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Uvalde County, Texas
Uvalde County health gaps mirror national trends
Uvalde County's 72.1-year life expectancy falls 2 years short of the U.S. average of 74.1 years, and its 27.2% poor/fair health rate nearly matches Upton County's as the highest in this group. These metrics reflect a South Texas community struggling with significant health disparities.
Well below Texas average on life expectancy
Uvalde County's 72.1-year life expectancy lags the Texas state average of 74.3 years by 2.2 years, ranking it among the state's lowest-performing counties. Its 22.9% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 19.8%, indicating both coverage and access barriers drive health challenges.
Uvalde ties Trinity as lowest life expectancy
Uvalde County and Trinity County both report 72.1-year life expectancy, the lowest in this eight-county group and reflecting rural South Texas health crises. Uvalde's 32 primary care providers per 100K residents modestly exceed Trinity's 15 per 100K, but both fall far below state adequacy.
High uninsured rate, sparse provider network
Uvalde County's 22.9% uninsured rate—among the highest in this group—leaves nearly one in four residents without insurance coverage. With 32 primary care providers and 84 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, the county struggles to meet healthcare demand across both physical and behavioral health.
Coverage matters for Uvalde residents
With nearly one in four Uvalde County residents uninsured, securing coverage is critical to accessing care and preventing health crises. Visit healthcare.gov or connect with a local community health center to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans, or subsidized care options available to you.
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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.