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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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.