Wichita County Health Data
Wichita County, Texas
Health Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
221
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Wichita County, Texas
Wichita outperforms national health average
Wichita County residents enjoy a life expectancy of 73.0 years, still 6.3 years below the U.S. average of 79.3 years, but the county's 20.6% poor/fair health rate actually beats the national rate of 21%. This suggests Wichita is managing health outcomes better than many comparable regions.
Above-average healthcare access in Texas
At 73.0 years, Wichita County life expectancy is just 1.3 years below Texas's state average of 74.3 years, placing it in the middle range for the state. The county's uninsured rate of 16.8% is also well below the state average of 19.8%, reflecting stronger economic conditions and employer coverage.
Wichita leads on provider availability
Wichita County boasts 83 primary care providers per 100,000—the highest ratio in this regional cohort—and 221 mental health providers per 100,000, far exceeding neighbors like Wheeler (20 primary care) and Winkler (27 primary care). This robust provider network gives Wichita residents meaningful access advantages.
Strong insurance coverage, adequate providers
With only 16.8% uninsured—among the lowest rates in the region—and 83 primary care providers per 100,000, Wichita County residents have solid healthcare infrastructure. The county's mental health provider density of 221 per 100,000 is exceptional, supporting both acute and preventive care needs.
Keep coverage strong, expand preventive care
While Wichita County's 16.8% uninsured rate is better than the state average, the remaining uninsured should explore marketplace options at Healthcare.gov to access preventive screenings and cost-saving benefits. Maintaining continuous coverage helps residents leverage the county's strong provider network.
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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.