Cole County Health Data

Cole County, Missouri

Health Score

67/100

Average

Life Expectancy

77.1 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.1%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.1 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.1%

State avg 12.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

70

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

252

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Cole County, Missouri

Cole County outpaces national health benchmarks

Cole County's 77.1-year life expectancy ranks 3.4 years above the U.S. average of 73.7 years, placing it among America's healthier counties. Only 15.6% of residents report poor or fair health, well below the national average of 19.3%.

Missouri's health leader

Cole County has the highest life expectancy among these eight counties at 77.1 years—2.8 years above Missouri's state average of 74.3 years. An uninsured rate of 9.1% is the lowest in this group and significantly beats the state average of 12.5%.

Clear health advantage over peers

Cole County's 77.1-year life expectancy outpaces all neighboring counties in this analysis, including Cooper County at 77.3 years by comparison in some metrics. The county's 15.6% poor/fair health rate is the best among these eight, reflecting superior population wellness.

Exceptional mental health infrastructure

Cole County boasts an exceptional 252 mental health providers per 100K population—among the highest in the nation—ensuring robust access to behavioral health services. With 70 primary care providers per 100K and only 9.1% uninsured, residents enjoy comprehensive access to preventive and specialist care.

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Cole County's strong insurance rates mean most residents are protected, but 1 in 11 still lack coverage. If you're uninsured or underinsured, explore Healthcare.gov plans to maximize your access to the excellent providers in your community.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Cole County, MO?
Cole County has a health score of 67/100, rated "Average." It ranks #7 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 Cole County?
Life expectancy in Cole County is 77.1 years. The Missouri state average is 74.3 years, making Cole County above the state average.
How does Cole County health compare to the Missouri average?
Cole County's health score of 67/100 is above the Missouri average of 38/100. Life expectancy is 77.1 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 9.1% vs. 12.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Cole County?
Key health factors for Cole County include: life expectancy (77.1 years), uninsured rate (9.1%), and primary care physician access (70:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 252:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Cole County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 67/100 ("Average"), Cole County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Missouri. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.1 years. 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Cole County healthier than the Missouri average?
Cole County's health score of 67/100 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.