Audrain County Health Data
Audrain County, Missouri
Health Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
234
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Audrain County, Missouri
Audrain faces significant health challenges
Audrain County's 73.9-year life expectancy falls nearly a year short of the U.S. average of 74.4 years, and a concerning 24.2% of residents report poor or fair health—among Missouri's worst rates. These figures reflect deep, population-wide health struggles.
Audrain ranks among Missouri's sickest counties
Audrain's 73.9-year life expectancy trails the state average of 74.3 years, while its 24.2% poor/fair health rate ranks it in the bottom tier statewide. An uninsured rate of 13.8% compounds access problems, exceeding the state average of 12.5%.
Worst health outcomes in the area
Audrain's 73.9-year life expectancy matches Atchison County as the region's lowest, trailing Adair by two years and Andrew by nearly five. Its 24.2% poor/fair health rate is the highest among regional peers, signaling acute population health needs.
Few doctors, more uninsured residents
Audrain has just 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—a critical shortage—while 13.8% of residents lack insurance coverage. Mental health providers are relatively available at 234 per 100K, yet without primary care gatekeepers and insurance, residents struggle to access any coordinated care.
Coverage is the foundation for health.
Audrain's uninsured rate of 13.8% means one in seven residents has no health insurance—a key barrier in a county with limited providers. Visit healthcare.gov or contact Audrain Community Health Center today to find plans that fit your budget and get connected to local care.
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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.