Douglas County Health Data

Douglas County, Missouri

Health Score

30/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

73.0 yr

Uninsured Rate

12.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.0 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

12.2%

State avg 12.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

17

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

98

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Douglas County, Missouri

Douglas life expectancy slightly below U.S. average

Douglas County residents live an average of 73.0 years, roughly 3.1 years below the U.S. average of 76.1 years. About 21.4% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly above the national benchmark of 17.8%.

Middling health outcomes within Missouri

Douglas County's 73.0-year life expectancy sits 1.3 years below Missouri's state average of 74.3 years. The county ranks in the middle range of Missouri's 115 counties for health outcomes.

Better than Dent, behind Franklin

Douglas's 73.0-year life expectancy outpaces Dent County (71.1 years) but trails Franklin County (74.9 years). The poor/fair health rate of 21.4% positions Douglas in the middle of its neighboring counties.

Limited primary care, modest insurance gap

Douglas has a 12.2% uninsured rate and only 17 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—one of the lowest in the region. Mental health providers are available at 98 per 100K, leaving residents to travel for comprehensive medical services.

Protect yourself with coverage

Nearly 1 in 8 Douglas residents lack health insurance; visiting Healthcare.gov or calling Missouri's Medicaid office could connect you with affordable plans. Having coverage ensures access to the limited primary care providers available locally.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Douglas County, MO?
Douglas County has a health score of 30/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #79 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 Douglas County?
Life expectancy in Douglas County is 73.0 years. The Missouri state average is 74.3 years, making Douglas County below the state average.
How does Douglas County health compare to the Missouri average?
Douglas County's health score of 30/100 is below the Missouri average of 38/100. Life expectancy is 73.0 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 12.2% vs. 12.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Douglas County?
Key health factors for Douglas County include: life expectancy (73.0 years), uninsured rate (12.2%), and primary care physician access (17:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 98:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Douglas County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 30/100 ("Below Average"), Douglas County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Missouri. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.0 years. 12.2% 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 Douglas County?
Douglas County's health score of 30/100 is below the Missouri average of 38/100. The uninsured rate of 12.2% 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.