Dade County Health Data

Dade County, Missouri

Health Score

25/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

73.1 yr

Uninsured Rate

13.8%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.1 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

13.8%

State avg 12.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

66

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

65

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Dade County, Missouri

Dade County trails U.S. health averages

Dade County residents live to 73.1 years on average, falling 0.6 years short of the U.S. life expectancy of 73.7 years. With 22.6% reporting poor or fair health versus the national rate of 19.3%, the county faces above-average chronic disease burden.

Below-average health for Missouri

At 73.1 years, Dade County's life expectancy is 1.2 years below Missouri's 74.3-year average, placing it among the state's lower-performing counties. The uninsured rate of 13.8% exceeds Missouri's 12.5% average, further limiting residents' access to preventive care.

Modest providers, significant uninsurance

Dade County's 73.1-year life expectancy lags Clinton County's 75.5 and Cole County's 77.1 years, though it slightly exceeds Dallas County's 72.3 years. The 66 primary care providers per 100K offer reasonable access, but the 13.8% uninsured rate means many residents cannot utilize available services.

Coverage gaps limit provider access

Despite having 66 primary care providers per 100K—solid by regional standards—Dade County's 13.8% uninsured rate leaves nearly 1 in 7 residents without routine healthcare access. The 65 mental health providers per 100K are adequate, but financial barriers prevent many from reaching them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Dade County, MO?
Dade County has a health score of 25/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #92 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 Dade County?
Life expectancy in Dade County is 73.1 years. The Missouri state average is 74.3 years, making Dade County below the state average.
How does Dade County health compare to the Missouri average?
Dade County's health score of 25/100 is below the Missouri average of 38/100. Life expectancy is 73.1 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 13.8% vs. 12.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Dade County?
Key health factors for Dade County include: life expectancy (73.1 years), uninsured rate (13.8%), and primary care physician access (66:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 65:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Dade County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 25/100 ("Below Average"), Dade County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Missouri. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.1 years. 13.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Dade County?
Dade County's health score of 25/100 is below the Missouri average of 38/100. The uninsured rate of 13.8% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.