Wilbarger County Health Data

Wilbarger County, Texas

Health Score

8/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

71.4 yr

Uninsured Rate

20.9%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

71.4 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

20.9%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

31

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

192

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Wilbarger County, Texas

Wilbarger struggles with health outcomes

Wilbarger County residents live just 71.4 years on average, nearly 8 years below the U.S. average of 79.3 years, placing the county among America's lowest life expectancy regions. More than one in four adults (27.3%) report poor or fair health—well above the national rate of 21%.

Consistently below Texas health benchmarks

At 71.4 years, Wilbarger County life expectancy trails Texas's state average by nearly 3 years, while its 27.3% poor/fair health rate ranks among the worst in the state. The county's 20.9% uninsured rate also exceeds the state average of 19.8%.

One of the region's weakest performers

Wilbarger County (71.4 years, 27.3% poor health) ranks in the bottom tier alongside Wheeler (71.3 years) and Winkler (71.2 years), all facing similar rural healthcare scarcity. Only Willacy County's health statistics look worse, with 36.8% reporting poor/fair health.

Limited primary care, partially offset by mental health

With just 31 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Wilbarger County struggles to meet basic care needs, though mental health providers are available at 192 per 100,000. The 20.9% uninsured rate further limits preventive care access, leaving many residents vulnerable to untreated chronic conditions.

Coverage can improve your access today

Nearly one in five Wilbarger residents lack insurance—visit Healthcare.gov or your county health department to explore Medicaid and marketplace plans with subsidies. Getting covered opens doors to preventive care and chronic disease management that can directly improve your health outlook.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Wilbarger County, TX?
Wilbarger County has a health score of 8/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #235 out of 254 counties in Texas (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Wilbarger County?
Life expectancy in Wilbarger County is 71.4 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Wilbarger County below the state average.
How does Wilbarger County health compare to the Texas average?
Wilbarger County's health score of 8/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 71.4 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 20.9% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Wilbarger County?
Key health factors for Wilbarger County include: life expectancy (71.4 years), uninsured rate (20.9%), and primary care physician access (31:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 192:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Wilbarger County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 8/100 ("Below Average"), Wilbarger County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.4 years. 20.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Wilbarger County?
Wilbarger County's health score of 8/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 20.9% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.