Wilson County Health Data

Wilson County, Texas

Health Score

39/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

76.8 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

76.8 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.0%

State avg 19.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

47

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

50

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Wilson County, Texas

Wilson outperforms national health average

Wilson County residents live 76.8 years on average, approaching the U.S. average of 79.3 years and performing well compared to many regions. Only 21.5% report poor or fair health, roughly matching the national rate of 21%, indicating solid population health status.

Above Texas average, strong outcomes overall

At 76.8 years, Wilson County life expectancy exceeds Texas's state average of 74.3 years by 2.5 years, placing it in the top tier of Texas counties. Its 15.0% uninsured rate is also well below the state average of 19.8%, reflecting better healthcare access.

Wilson second only to Williamson County

Wilson County (76.8 years, 15.0% uninsured) ranks second in this cohort, trailing only Williamson County (80.7 years, 10.4% uninsured) and significantly outperforming struggling neighbors like Wheeler (71.3 years) and Wilbarger (71.4 years). Its 21.5% poor/fair health rate is better than most peers except Wichita and Williamson.

Solid providers, good insurance coverage

Wilson County has 47 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 50 mental health providers per 100,000, providing adequate care infrastructure for the population. With only 15.0% uninsured, the vast majority of Wilson residents can access both preventive and specialist care.

Build on strong coverage foundation

Wilson County's 15.0% uninsured rate is well below state average, but remaining uninsured residents should enroll through Healthcare.gov or their employer to maintain continuity and access Wilson County's solid provider network. Continuous coverage maximizes preventive care and disease management.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Wilson County, TX?
Wilson County has a health score of 39/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #46 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 Wilson County?
Life expectancy in Wilson County is 76.8 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Wilson County above the state average.
How does Wilson County health compare to the Texas average?
Wilson County's health score of 39/100 is above the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 76.8 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 15.0% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Wilson County?
Key health factors for Wilson County include: life expectancy (76.8 years), uninsured rate (15.0%), and primary care physician access (47:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 50:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Wilson County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 39/100 ("Below Average"), Wilson County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.8 years. 15.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Wilson County healthier than the Texas average?
Wilson County's health score of 39/100 exceeds the Texas average of 25/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.