Zavala County Health Data
Zavala County, Texas
Health Score
5/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.1%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Zavala County, Texas
Zavala County faces severe health crisis
At 69.9 years, Zavala County residents live 3.6 years shorter lives than the U.S. average of 73.5 years—a profound gap. Combined with 35.9% reporting poor or fair health—12.5 points above the national rate of 23.4%—the county is experiencing a major public health emergency.
Texas's poorest health outcomes overall
Zavala County ranks among Texas's worst performers with a 69.9-year life expectancy trailing the state average of 74.3 by 4.4 years. Though its 17.1% uninsured rate is slightly below the state average, the lower coverage gap does little to offset severe underlying health challenges.
Critically ahead of Yoakum in need
Zavala County's 69.9-year life expectancy is the lowest in the region—3.8 years below Young County and 5.2 years below Wise County. Its 35.9% poor/fair health rate is alarming; primary care provider data is unavailable, raising concerns about whether adequate care exists.
Limited provider data, high disease burden
Zavala County's 35.9% poor/fair health rate signals widespread chronic disease, yet primary care provider numbers are unavailable, making it unclear whether local capacity exists. Mental health providers at 64 per 100K offer some support, but the county's 69.9-year life expectancy suggests systemic care gaps.
Insurance alone cannot solve all health gaps
Although Zavala County's 17.1% uninsured rate is relatively low, the county's dire health outcomes demand urgent action beyond enrollment. Residents and county leaders should prioritize comprehensive health initiatives; those without coverage should still enroll at Healthcare.gov to build a foundation.
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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.