Wise County Health Data
Wise County, Texas
Health Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.9%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Wise County, Texas
Wise County lives longer than most Americans
At 75.1 years, Wise County residents live about 1.5 years longer than the U.S. average of 73.5 years. Just 21.2% report poor or fair health, outperforming the national rate of 23.4%, signaling a healthier-than-average population.
Leading the state in life expectancy
Wise County's 75.1-year life expectancy ranks above Texas's 74.3-year average, placing it in the healthier half of the state's 254 counties. The county also beats Texas's uninsured rate of 19.8%, with only 17.9% of residents lacking coverage.
Healthier than Wood County, stronger than Young
Wise County residents live 1.5 years longer than Wood County (73.6 years) and 3.9 years longer than Young County (71.2 years). Its primary care provider rate of 38 per 100K trails Young's 83 per 100K, but mental health services at 73 per 100K exceed most neighbors.
Good coverage, but gaps in mental health
With 17.9% uninsured, Wise County fares better than the state average, meaning most residents have pathways to care. Primary care providers number 38 per 100K—a lean ratio suggesting wait times for appointments—while mental health providers at 73 per 100K are more accessible.
Nearly 1 in 5 still needs coverage options
If you're among Wise County's 17.9% uninsured residents, enrollment periods and marketplace plans await. Check Healthcare.gov or local enrollment assistance programs to find coverage that fits your family's needs.
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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.