Clinton County Health Data

Clinton County, Missouri

Health Score

53/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

75.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.8%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.5 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.8%

State avg 12.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

61

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

37

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Clinton County, Missouri

Clinton County lives longer than average

At 75.5 years, Clinton County residents live 1.8 years longer than the U.S. average of 73.7 years. Just 18.0% of residents report being in poor or fair health, outpacing the national rate of 19.3%. These gains reflect stronger-than-average health outcomes across the county.

Top health performer in Missouri

Clinton County ranks among Missouri's healthiest with a life expectancy 1.2 years above the state average of 74.3 years. The county's uninsured rate of 9.8% beats the state average of 12.5%, giving more residents access to regular care.

Solid health standing in central region

Clinton County's 75.5-year life expectancy trails Cole County's 77.1 years but exceeds Daviess County's 75.9 years and DeKalb County's 75.7 years. Primary care access at 61 providers per 100K is robust compared to nearby Crawford County's critical shortage of just 4 providers per 100K.

Good access, room to grow

With 61 primary care providers per 100K population, Clinton County offers solid preventive care access, though mental health services at 37 providers per 100K lag behind state needs. The 9.8% uninsured rate means about 1 in 10 residents lack coverage, leaving them vulnerable to unexpected health expenses.

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Nearly 1 in 10 Clinton County residents remain uninsured despite strong local healthcare infrastructure. Visit Healthcare.gov or your state marketplace to compare plans and find subsidies you may qualify for.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Clinton County, MO?
Clinton County has a health score of 53/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #18 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 Clinton County?
Life expectancy in Clinton County is 75.5 years. The Missouri state average is 74.3 years, making Clinton County above the state average.
How does Clinton County health compare to the Missouri average?
Clinton County's health score of 53/100 is above the Missouri average of 38/100. Life expectancy is 75.5 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 9.8% vs. 12.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Clinton County?
Key health factors for Clinton County include: life expectancy (75.5 years), uninsured rate (9.8%), and primary care physician access (61:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 37:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Clinton County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 53/100 ("Below Average"), Clinton County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Missouri. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.5 years. 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Clinton County healthier than the Missouri average?
Clinton County's health score of 53/100 exceeds the Missouri average of 38/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.