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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Wise County, TX?
Wise County has a health score of 30/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #79 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 Wise County?
Life expectancy in Wise County is 75.1 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Wise County above the state average.
How does Wise County health compare to the Texas average?
Wise County's health score of 30/100 is above the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 75.1 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 17.9% vs. 19.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Wise County?
Key health factors for Wise County include: life expectancy (75.1 years), uninsured rate (17.9%), and primary care physician access (38:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 73:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Wise County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 30/100 ("Below Average"), Wise County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.1 years. 17.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Wise County healthier than the Texas average?
Wise County's health score of 30/100 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. Wise County has better primary care access (38:1 ratio) than the state average (45:1).

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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.