Zapata County Health Data

Zapata County has a health score of 15/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #185 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.

Life expectancy in Zapata County is 74.7 years. The Texas state average is 74.3 years, making Zapata County above the state average.

Zapata County's health score of 15/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. Life expectancy is 74.7 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 23.7% vs. 19.8% statewide.

Key health factors for Zapata County include: life expectancy (74.7 years), uninsured rate (23.7%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 15/100 ("Below Average"), Zapata County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Texas. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.7 years. 23.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Zapata County's health score of 15/100 is below the Texas average of 25/100. The uninsured rate of 23.7% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.