• New data reveals the states with the highest percentage of residents without health insurance, with Texas named top  

• The findings are based on the latest health data from the United States Census Bureau  

• Texas has 16.6% of residents who are uninsured – 124% above the national average - making it the least protected state  

• A personal injury expert emphasizes the urgent need for healthcare reform to ensure that everyone has access to essential health services 

New data has identified the states where the highest percentage of residents lack health insurance - with Texas ranking first.  

The analysis from personal injury attorneys Bader Scott examined the latest data from the United States Census Bureau, highlighting significant disparities in access to healthcare in comparison to the national average (7.4% of uninsured residents).  

Texas ranks first, with 16.6% of the state’s population without health insurance – 124% above the national average. The state continues to face significant healthcare access barriers, leaving many of its residents without essential health coverage.  

Georgia’s uninsured rate is 11.7%, which is 41.88% making it the second least protected state. The state’s healthcare system faces considerable challenges, including affordability and accessibility issues, which contribute to this high uninsured rate. 

Oklahoma also reports an uninsured rate of 11.7%, placing it alongside Georgia in the rankings. Wyoming is fourth, with 11.5% of its population uninsured.  

The state’s rural nature and limited healthcare infrastructure contribute to its relatively high uninsured rate, meaning improving healthcare access in remote areas is essential to ensuring better health outcomes for Wyoming residents. 

Rounding out the top five is Florida, with an uninsured rate of 11.2% - which is 50% lower than the national average (7.4% of the population).    

The ten states with the highest rate of uninsured residents  

At the opposite end of the scale, Massachusetts boasts the highest insurance rate, with an impressive 97.6% of its population covered by health insurance. Hawaii follows closely with a coverage rate of 96.5%, while Vermont is third with 96.1%. 

Rhode Island secures the fourth spot, with 95.8% of the state’s residents insured. In fifth place, Minnesota boasts a coverage rate of 95.5%.  

Seth Bader, spokesperson for Bader Scott, commented on the findings: "The analysis highlights the alarming gaps in health insurance coverage across the United States, with states such as Texas, Georgia, and Oklahoma facing the biggest challenges. 

“These alarming findings stress the urgent need for comprehensive healthcare reforms to ensure that all citizens have access to essential health services.