Atchison County Health Data
Atchison County, Missouri
Health Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Atchison County, Missouri
Atchison life expectancy trails the nation
At 73.9 years, Atchison County residents live nearly a year shorter than the U.S. average of 74.4 years. Nearly one in five report poor or fair health (19.3%), placing the county below national averages and signaling the need for health improvement.
Atchison lags Missouri's health average
Atchison County's 73.9-year life expectancy falls below Missouri's state average of 74.3 years, ranking among the state's shorter-lived counties. Its 12.7% uninsured rate matches the state average, meaning coverage isn't the primary barrier—underlying health conditions may be.
Struggling compared to neighbors
Atchison's 73.9-year life expectancy ranks last among nearby counties, nearly five years below Andrew County and 1.5 years below Adair County. This gap suggests Atchison residents face distinct health challenges requiring targeted intervention.
Limited providers, tight insurance coverage
Atchison has just 38 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—among Missouri's lowest—making routine care difficult to access. With 12.7% uninsured, one in eight residents lacks coverage, compounding the challenge of seeking regular medical attention.
Healthcare access starts with coverage.
Atchison's high uninsured rate (12.7%) adds to existing provider shortages, making affordable coverage urgent. Visit healthcare.gov today or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore Medicaid and marketplace options—getting covered is the first step toward better health outcomes.
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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.