Victoria County Health Data
Victoria County, Texas
Health Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 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
73
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
179
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Victoria County, Texas
Strong life expectancy, moderate health reports
Victoria County residents live to 74.7 years, just above the U.S. median of 74.5 years, reflecting solid overall longevity. About 1 in 4 (24.5%) report poor or fair health, slightly above the national average, suggesting room for improvement in day-to-day wellness.
Above state average, near-state uninsured rate
Victoria's 74.7-year life expectancy tops Texas's 74.3-year average by a meaningful margin. The county's 19.1% uninsured rate sits nearly even with the state average of 19.8%, indicating broadly comparable insurance coverage.
Strongest healthcare infrastructure nearby
Victoria boasts 73 primary care providers per 100,000—the highest in this eight-county group and well above the national benchmark of 55. This provider density supports better access and likely contributes to Victoria's above-average life expectancy compared to nearby Val Verde (74.9) and Webb County (75.8).
Best provider access in the region
With 73 primary care providers and 179 mental health providers per 100,000, Victoria County leads all peers in healthcare infrastructure. This robust capacity means residents typically access specialists and preventive care more readily, though the 19.1% uninsured still face financial barriers to using these services.
Make full use of local providers
Victoria's strong healthcare system works best when residents have insurance to access it—yet nearly 1 in 5 remain uninsured. Navigate marketplace options, Medicaid, and employer plans at Healthcare.gov to ensure you're covered under Victoria's excellent medical infrastructure.
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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.