Ward County Health Data
Ward County, Texas
Health Score
11/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
23.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
23.3%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
9
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Ward County, Texas
Lowest life expectancy in the region
Ward County residents live to just 72.3 years on average, more than two years below the U.S. median of 74.5 years. Over 1 in 4 (26.1%) report poor or fair health, well above the national average and signaling serious daily health challenges across the population.
Significantly behind Texas averages
At 72.3 years, Ward County's life expectancy falls 2 years short of Texas's 74.3-year average—the lowest in this eight-county group. The uninsured rate of 23.3% markedly exceeds the state average of 19.8%, making access to care a critical barrier for Ward residents.
Worst health outcomes in peer group
Ward's 72.3-year life expectancy ranks lowest by far; the next-lowest peer is Van Zandt at 73.8 years. The 23.3% uninsured rate also trails only Webb County (27.1%) among these eight counties, compounding healthcare access challenges.
Severe shortage of healthcare providers
Ward has just 9 primary care providers per 100,000—roughly one-sixth of the national standard—leaving residents with few local options for basic care. Mental health support is critically scarce at 18 per 100,000, the lowest among all eight counties, leaving vulnerable populations with minimal access to behavioral health services.
Insurance access is urgent priority
Nearly 1 in 4 Ward County residents lack health insurance, making coverage critical for preventing illness and managing existing conditions. Contact a local health navigator or visit Healthcare.gov immediately to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans, and community health resources 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.