Val Verde County Health Data
Val Verde County, Texas
Health Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.4%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
65
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Val Verde County, Texas
Life expectancy edges above the nation
Val Verde County residents live to 74.9 years on average, slightly above the U.S. median of 74.5 years—a small but meaningful edge. However, nearly 3 in 10 residents (29.3%) report being in poor or fair health, well above the national average of 18%, signaling that extra years don't guarantee good quality of life.
Outpacing Texas on life expectancy
At 74.9 years, Val Verde's life expectancy ranks above Texas's state average of 74.3 years. The county's uninsured rate of 21.4% exceeds Texas's 19.8% average, meaning more residents here lack regular access to preventive care.
Healthier than Webb, similar to Victoria
Val Verde's 74.9-year life expectancy beats neighboring Webb County (75.8) by a narrow margin, though Webb faces a higher uninsured rate of 27.1%. Victoria County, another peer, matches Val Verde closely at 74.7 years with a lower uninsured rate of 19.1%.
Provider access moderately strained
Val Verde has 34 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—below the national benchmark of 55—meaning patients often wait longer for appointments or travel farther for basic care. Mental health support is more robust at 65 providers per 100,000, yet the 21.4% uninsured rate keeps many from affording these services.
Check coverage options this year
One in five Val Verde residents lack health insurance, making coverage exploration critical for families and individuals. Visit Healthcare.gov during open enrollment or contact Texas Health Steps to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans, and employer coverage that fits your budget.
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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.