Barton County Health Data
Barton County, Missouri
Health Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.5%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Barton County, Missouri
Barton slightly exceeds U.S. life expectancy
Barton County's 75.4-year life expectancy is nearly a year above the U.S. average of 74.4 years, suggesting above-average longevity. Yet 23.6% of residents report poor or fair health, indicating that longer life comes with substantial health burdens.
Barton edges above state life expectancy
Barton's 75.4-year life expectancy ranks above Missouri's state average of 74.3 years, though its uninsured rate of 14.5% is the state's second-highest. This suggests Barton residents live modestly longer despite significant coverage gaps.
Mid-range health outcomes regionally
Barton's 75.4-year life expectancy exceeds struggling neighbors Audrain and Atchison (both 73.9) but trails healthier peers Andrew (78.5) and Adair (75.9). Its 23.6% poor/fair health rate ranks among the region's highest, indicating underlying wellness issues.
Limited providers, highest uninsured rates
Barton has just 34 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—one of Missouri's lowest supplies—combined with a 14.5% uninsured rate, among the state's worst. This creates a double crisis: few doctors for residents who lack insurance to pay for them.
Get insured, find care immediately.
Barton's 14.5% uninsured rate ranks among Missouri's highest, and with limited primary care providers, coverage is critical. Visit healthcare.gov today or contact the Barton County Health Department to secure affordable insurance and connect with local medical resources.
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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.