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Texas ranks among the absolute worst states for healthcare

Nicole Raney
Aug 14, 2017 | 11:25 am
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Texas needs a cure for our healthcare problems.
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When it comes to healthcare, the Lone Star State is at the bottom of the list. According to a new study from WalletHub, Texas is the 11th worst state for healthcare in 2017.

The financial website ranked the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia on metrics in three categories: cost, accessibility, and outcome.

In Texas, monthly insurance premiums are $302 on average (the eighth cheapest), and we pay $95 for a medical visit and $88 for a dental visit, also among the cheapest costs. However, our overall cost ranking is No. 44, due in part to the staggering 18.2 percent of adults won't go to the doctor simply because of the cost.

We rank the very worst — No. 51 — in the access category. Only 72 percent of adults are insured, the worst figure among all states. Additionally, only 88 percent of children are insured, the third worst percentage in the U.S.

And while Texas is home to the 13th best public hospital system, there aren't enough healthcare professionals to service our population. There are only 225 physicians, 33 nurse practitioners, 25 physicians assistants, and 70 emergency medical technicians/paramedics per 100,000 residents.

Texas' top ranking is at No. 30 in the outcome category, which includes factors such as life expectancy and infant mortality rate. There's still room to be more proactive about our care. Over 14 percent of at-risk adults have had no routine visits in the past two years, and only 67 percent of children were taken to preventative care visits in the past year.

The worst state for healthcare is Louisiana, which is joined in the bottom 10 by Nevada (42), Florida (43), Alabama (44), South Carolina (45), Georgia (46), North Carolina (47), Arkansas (48), Alaska (49), and Mississippi (50). The best state for healthcare in 2017 is Hawaii.

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Remembering the 'Godfather of Dallas Tex-Mex' and more top stories

CultureMap Staff
Oct 10, 2026 | 10:00 am
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Editor's note: The top Dallas news of the week includes the passing of a local restaurant legend and the reveal of the new Michelin Guide. Plus, future plans for Dallas' beloved Neiman Marcus bridal salon and restaurant. Read on for our most popular stories, then plan your weekend right here.

1. Restaurateur Mico Rodriguez, 'Godfather of Dallas Tex-Mex,' dies at 68. Dallas restaurant legend Michael "Mico" Rodriguez, dubbed the "Godfather of Dallas Tex-Mex," died on October 1; he was 68.

2. Get Tex-Mex and bargain margs at Alexander's Cantina in North Dallas. A Mexican restaurant with a killer happy hour has debuted in North Dallas. Alexander's Cantina & Cocina, a family-owned restaurant and bar, has opened at 4805 Frankford Rd. #105, a space most recently occupied by Casa Don Luis Tex-Mex.

Alexander's Cantina Cocina Great Tex-Mex and Mex-Mex at Alexander's Cantina Cocina. Photo courtesy of Alexander's Cantina Cocina

3. 2 Dallas neighbors top list of safest cities for new homeowners. Roughly 15 miles separate two fast-growing Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs, McKinney and Frisco. Yet they share highly coveted territory in the safety department.

4. Neiman Marcus Bridal Salon and Zodiac Room live on at NorthPark Dallas. The Neiman Marcus flagship store in downtown Dallas closed its doors for good on September 30. But there's a ray of light for those mourning the loss: Some of the most most beloved "downtown Neiman's" traditions are getting a second life at NorthPark.

5. Michelin adds 5 Dallas restaurants to 2026 Texas guide. The Texas restaurant scene is once again in the international spotlight with the reveal of the 2026 Michelin Guide. Three new Texas restaurants were granted Michelin stars.

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