Adair County Health Data
Adair County, Missouri
Health Score
44/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
175
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
322
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Adair County, Missouri
Adair lives longer than the U.S. average
At 75.9 years, Adair County residents live 1.5 years longer than the U.S. life expectancy of 74.4 years—a meaningful edge in longevity. Yet one in five residents report poor or fair health, slightly above national trends, suggesting good years don't tell the whole story.
Adair outpaces Missouri on life expectancy
Adair ranks above Missouri's state average of 74.3 years, placing it in the upper half of Missouri counties for longevity. The county's uninsured rate of 10.8% also beats the state average of 12.5%, meaning more residents have coverage.
Strong health advantage over peers
Adair's 75.9-year life expectancy exceeds most neighboring counties—only Andrew County edges it out at 78.5 years. Its 21.1% poor/fair health rate sits between healthier and struggling neighbors, reflecting a relatively stable health profile.
Good provider access, solid insurance coverage
Adair offers 175 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—well above many rural Missouri counties. With 10.8% uninsured, most residents have a path to regular care, though mental health providers (322 per 100K) are notably abundant compared to primary care.
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Nearly 9 in 10 Adair residents have health insurance, which is solid. If you're among the 10.8% uninsured, visit healthcare.gov or contact a local health clinic to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans, or community health options.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.