Winkler County Health Data
Winkler County, Texas
Health Score
9/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Data Story
About Health in Winkler County, Texas
Winkler trails national life expectancy
At 71.2 years, Winkler County residents live roughly 8 years less than the U.S. average of 79.3 years, marking one of the nation's lowest life expectancy zones. Nearly one in four adults (26.4%) report poor or fair health, well above the national rate of 21%.
Among Texas's lowest-performing counties
Winkler County's 71.2-year life expectancy trails Texas's state average of 74.3 years by 3.1 years, while its 26.4% poor/fair health rate ranks among the worst in the state. The 19.7% uninsured rate nearly matches the state average, but healthcare access remains limited.
Winkler and Wheeler compete for worst health
Winkler County (71.2 years, 26.4% poor health) ranks among the lowest, nearly tied with Wheeler (71.3 years, 23.6% poor health) and just barely above Wilbarger (71.4 years). All three rural counties face similar pressures: aging populations, limited providers, and economic challenges.
Scarce primary care, limited mental health data
Winkler County has only 27 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—among the lowest in this group—while mental health provider data is not available, suggesting serious gaps in behavioral health support. The 19.7% uninsured rate further constrains residents' ability to access the limited care available.
Insurance opens doors to scarce resources
Nearly one in five Winkler residents lack coverage—visit Healthcare.gov or contact your county health office to explore Medicaid and marketplace options with financial assistance. Getting insured can help you access the limited providers in the county and connect to regional specialists.
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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.