Caldwell County Health Data
Caldwell County, Missouri
Health Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
11
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Caldwell County, Missouri
Caldwell near national average but rural
Caldwell's 74.8-year life expectancy sits slightly below the U.S. average of 79 years, yet about 20% report poor or fair health. This small, rural northwest Missouri county faces access constraints despite holding roughly mid-range national health metrics.
Slightly above state average, isolation persists
At 74.8 years, Caldwell's life expectancy edges above Missouri's 74.3-year average, but its 13.1% uninsured rate exceeds the state benchmark. The county's 20% poor/fair health rate signals that small size and geographic isolation create distinct healthcare challenges.
Rural isolation limits provider access severely
Caldwell's 11 primary care providers per 100K is the region's lowest—roughly 7 times fewer than Boone County's 118. With only 34 mental health providers per 100K, Caldwell residents often travel long distances for specialist care, a reality in Missouri's most rural counties.
Rural isolation creates real healthcare barriers
Caldwell's 11 primary care providers per 100K mean residents may face 30+ minute drives for routine checkups, while only 34 mental health providers per 100K forces many to seek care across county lines. The 13.1% uninsured rate compounds these access gaps, leaving vulnerable populations without safety nets.
Rural residents deserve affordable coverage
Caldwell's geographic isolation makes coverage even more critical—uninsured emergencies can bankrupt families without adequate support. Check Healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore plans and subsidies that make rural healthcare affordable.
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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.