Bollinger County Health Data

Bollinger County, Missouri

Health Score

22/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

73.3 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.3 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

19

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

47

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Bollinger County, Missouri

Bollinger lags behind national life expectancy

Residents here live to 73.3 years on average—nearly 6 years less than the U.S. average of 79 years. About 24% report poor or fair health, compared to 18% nationally, signaling a significant health disadvantage in this southeast Missouri county.

Below-average health ranking statewide

Bollinger's 73.3-year life expectancy falls below Missouri's 74.3-year state average, placing it in the lower half of Missouri counties. The 23.9% poor/fair health rate also exceeds the state benchmark, reflecting persistent wellness challenges.

Struggling compared to neighboring counties

Bollinger's life expectancy trails nearby Callaway County (76.0 years) and Cape Girardeau County (75.8 years) by about 2 years each. Its primary care provider density of 19 per 100K is among the sparsest in the region, making routine medical access difficult.

Healthcare gaps create daily barriers

One in seven Bollinger residents (14.5%) lack health insurance—above the state average of 12.5%—while the county has only 19 primary care providers per 100K residents. Mental health support is similarly sparse at 47 per 100K, limiting care options for residents navigating chronic conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Bollinger County, MO?
Bollinger County has a health score of 22/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #100 out of 115 counties in Missouri (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Bollinger County?
Life expectancy in Bollinger County is 73.3 years. The Missouri state average is 74.3 years, making Bollinger County below the state average.
How does Bollinger County health compare to the Missouri average?
Bollinger County's health score of 22/100 is below the Missouri average of 38/100. Life expectancy is 73.3 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 14.5% vs. 12.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Bollinger County?
Key health factors for Bollinger County include: life expectancy (73.3 years), uninsured rate (14.5%), and primary care physician access (19:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 47:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Bollinger County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 22/100 ("Below Average"), Bollinger County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Missouri. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.3 years. 14.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Bollinger County?
Bollinger County's health score of 22/100 is below the Missouri average of 38/100. The uninsured rate of 14.5% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.