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.
Keep your coverage strong
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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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.