Improving the Health of Rural Texans
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Why Texas Rural Healthcare Matters
18
Since 2005, Texas has lost 18 rural hospitals to closure, and 6 hospitals have converted.
Source: UNC, 2023
164
164 of 174 non-metro counties are in a primary care HPSAs.
Source: HRSA, 2024
56%
Percentage of rural hospitals without OB services.
Source: CHQPR, 2023
For reliable news coverage on state healthcare issues, we recommend following the National Rural Health Association.
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Texas Rural Health Basic Facts
Texas covers 261,797 square miles, with a 2020 estimated population of 29,527,941 people – 3,035,041 living in rural Texas (USDA-ERS). It ranks second among U.S. states in both area and population.
The Rural Health Care Crisis, Mapped
Rural Americans bear the brunt of the country’s doctor shortages—and in Texas, home to the largest rural population of any state, it’s especially acute.
