Texas Ranks Last for Health Care Access

Texas ranks last in the nation for health care access and 47th overall, with high rates of uninsured adults and children and limited physician availability. Recent federal policy changes are expected to further increase the number of uninsured Texans, particularly among lawful residents who are not citizens. Mississippi was ranked the worst state overall for health care, while New Hampshire was rated best for cost and system quality. New Mexico also performed poorly, placing 40th out of 51 in WalletHub's study. A separate analysis found that Indiana has the best-maintained roads, underscoring disparities across states in both health and infrastructure. These findings highlight persistent inequalities in access to essential services nationwide.