Cooper County Health Data
Cooper County, Missouri
Health Score
55/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
124
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Cooper County, Missouri
Cooper County significantly outlives U.S. average
Cooper County residents live to 77.3 years on average, beating the U.S. life expectancy of 73.7 years by 3.6 years. However, 19.0% report poor or fair health status, slightly above the national rate of 19.3%, suggesting health gains mask underlying disparities.
Among Missouri's healthiest counties
At 77.3 years, Cooper County's life expectancy tops the state average of 74.3 years by a significant 3 years. The uninsured rate of 10.5% is better than Missouri's 12.5% average, though it exceeds rates in neighboring Cole and Clinton counties.
Strong longevity, tight provider network
Cooper County's 77.3-year life expectancy matches or beats all regional peers, but its 23 primary care providers per 100K is a critical gap compared to Clinton County's 61 and Cole County's 70. Mental health access at 124 per 100K is solid but below Cole County's exceptional 252.
High health expectations, limited access
Cooper County's 10.5% uninsured rate leaves about 1 in 9.5 residents without coverage, limiting their ability to access the county's restricted primary care network of just 23 providers per 100K. The 19.0% poor/fair health rate suggests gaps in preventive care reach despite strong life expectancy.
Secure coverage to access local care
With primary care access tighter than state averages, getting insured in Cooper County is critical for regular preventive care. Check Healthcare.gov today to find affordable plans and ensure you can reach the providers serving 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.