Van Zandt County Health Data
Van Zandt County, Texas
Health Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.2%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
8
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Van Zandt County, Texas
Life expectancy slightly below the nation
Van Zandt County residents live to 73.8 years on average, about 0.7 years shorter than the U.S. median of 74.5 years. The good news: only 21.7% report poor or fair health, better than the national average of 18% when measured against the county's peer group.
Below Texas average, but fewer uninsured
At 73.8 years, Van Zandt's life expectancy trails Texas's 74.3-year average. However, the county's uninsured rate of 19.2% is slightly above the state's 19.8%, suggesting relatively stable insurance access compared to other Texas counties.
Lowest life expectancy in the region
Van Zandt at 73.8 years ranks below Walker County (76.6) and Washington County (76.9), making it the lowest in this peer group. The county does match similar uninsured rates to nearby Victoria (19.1%), indicating comparable economic pressures on healthcare access.
Severe primary care provider shortage
Van Zandt has only 8 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—far below the national standard of 55—forcing residents to travel significant distances for routine care. Mental health providers number 41 per 100,000, adding another access barrier for those seeking behavioral health support.
Explore coverage to close the gap
Nearly 1 in 5 Van Zandt residents lack insurance, contributing to delayed care and health complications. Start your coverage search at Healthcare.gov or contact the Van Zandt County Health Department to learn about Medicaid eligibility and marketplace options.
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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.