Daviess County Health Data

Daviess County, Missouri

Health Score

32/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

75.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.8%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.9 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.8%

State avg 12.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

12

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

23

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Daviess County, Missouri

Daviess County edges above national life expectancy

At 75.9 years, Daviess County residents live 2.2 years longer than the U.S. average of 73.7 years. However, 22.6% report poor or fair health status, exceeding the national rate of 19.3%—suggesting pockets of significant chronic disease despite decent overall longevity.

Above-state longevity, below-state coverage

Daviess County's life expectancy of 75.9 years beats Missouri's 74.3-year average by 1.6 years, placing it among the healthier counties statewide. Yet the uninsured rate of 15.8% is the highest in this entire group, far exceeding the state average of 12.5%.

Good longevity masked by coverage crisis

Daviess County's 75.9-year life expectancy rivals Clinton County's 75.5 and DeKalb County's 75.7, but its 15.8% uninsured rate is the worst in this analysis. The county's 12 primary care providers per 100K and just 23 mental health providers per 100K represent tight capacity for a county facing such high uninsurance.

Coverage crisis in a healthy county

Daviess County presents a paradox: strong life expectancy of 75.9 years alongside the highest uninsured rate (15.8%) in this group—meaning roughly 1 in 6 residents lack protection. Limited primary care at 12 per 100K and minimal mental health services at 23 per 100K create access bottlenecks for the uninsured.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Daviess County, MO?
Daviess County has a health score of 32/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #73 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 Daviess County?
Life expectancy in Daviess County is 75.9 years. The Missouri state average is 74.3 years, making Daviess County above the state average.
How does Daviess County health compare to the Missouri average?
Daviess County's health score of 32/100 is below the Missouri average of 38/100. Life expectancy is 75.9 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 15.8% vs. 12.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Daviess County?
Key health factors for Daviess County include: life expectancy (75.9 years), uninsured rate (15.8%), and primary care physician access (12:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 23:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Daviess County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 32/100 ("Below Average"), Daviess County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Missouri. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.9 years. 15.8% 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 Daviess County?
Daviess County's health score of 32/100 is below the Missouri average of 38/100. The uninsured rate of 15.8% 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.