Percentage Uninsured Under Age 65 – U.S., Texas, and NCT Overview

This set of interactive dashboards offers a multi-scale analysis of the percentage of individuals under the age of 65 who lack health insurance across three geographic levels: the United States, the State of Texas, and the North Central Texas (NCT) region. The dashboards are designed to support data-driven decision-making, provide transparency in public health access, and highlight regions with the greatest need for intervention.

 United States View

The national-level dashboard presents the uninsured rates for all 50 states and Washington D.C., based on the most recent available data for 2022:

  • Texas has the highest uninsured rate in the country at 19.9%, underscoring systemic challenges in healthcare access across the state.
  • Other states with high uninsured rates include Oklahoma, Georgia, and Florida, all above the 14% mark.
  • In contrast, Massachusetts (3.1%), Hawaii (4.7%), and Minnesota (5.4%) have the lowest rates, indicating effective coverage mechanisms.

This national perspective is valuable for identifying macro-level trends and policy effectiveness across state boundaries.

 Texas-Level Analysis

Focusing solely on Texas, this dashboard examines uninsured rates across all 254 counties. It helps uncover disparities that are often masked by statewide averages:

  • Counties such as Presidio (41.6%), Medina (38.7%), and Collingsworth (37.5%) have extremely high uninsured populations.
  • Meanwhile, counties like Rockwall (9.7%), Collin (11.1%), and Denton (12.0%) demonstrate better coverage rates.
  • The dashboard enables users to compare across counties and recognize regional inequalities that require policy or funding attention.

This view is ideal for Texas agencies, advancement groups, and local health systems working to close the coverage gap.

 Regional Insight: North Central Texas (NCT – 24 Counties)

The NCT dashboard narrows the focus to a 24-county region within Texas, offering a deeper look at localized disparities and county-to-county comparisons:

  • Counties like Dallas (23.9%), Bosque (23.6%), and Stephens (21.7%) reflect higher-than-average uninsured populations.
  • On the other hand, Collin and Denton Counties have some of the lowest uninsured rates in the region, aligned with urban and suburban development and access to employer-based insurance.

This view is especially useful for regional stakeholders, health coalitions, and grant-writing teams looking to target interventions at a more localized level.

 Key Objectives of the Dashboards

  • To visualize health insurance disparities across the country, state, and region.
  • To support data-driven planning and outreach for healthcare access programs.
  • To provide a public-facing tool that promotes transparency, accountability, and fairness in healthcare access.
  • To assist in grant justifications, regional planning, and health fairness strategies.

 Data Source

All statistics on uninsured populations were derived from HepVu, a public health data platform maintained by Emory University, which compiles reliable, research-backed datasets on health indicators across the U.S.

 Use Cases and Audience

This dashboard suite is built for a wide range of users including:

  • Public health agencies
  • University researchers
  • Community-based organizations
  • Policy analysts and journalists
  • Legislative offices and grant writers

By delivering clear, comparative data, the dashboards enable users to identify high-risk areas, track changes over time, and inform policy and funding decisions at all levels.

Percent Uninsured Under 65 Across United States (2022)

Percent Uninsured Under 65 Across Texas Counties (2022)

Percent Uninsured Under 65 Across NCT Counties (2022)