Dunklin County Health Data
Dunklin County, Missouri
Health Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
248
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Dunklin County, Missouri
Dunklin faces the steepest health challenge
At 68.9 years, Dunklin County's life expectancy is 7.2 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.1 years—among the lowest in the nation. Nearly 1 in 4 residents (24.4%) experience poor or fair health, well above the national average of 17.8%.
Missouri's lowest life expectancy
Dunklin's 68.9-year life expectancy is 5.4 years below the Missouri average of 74.3 years, placing it among the state's worst-performing counties. The county's poor/fair health rate of 24.4% is also the highest among peer counties.
Significantly worse than surrounding counties
Dunklin's 68.9 years dramatically trails regional neighbors like Dent (71.1 years) and Gasconade (72.3 years), revealing a localized health crisis. The gap suggests systemic challenges beyond typical rural healthcare shortages.
High uninsured rate strains healthcare system
Dunklin's 13.3% uninsured rate compounds limited primary care access—only 25 providers per 100,000 residents. Mental health providers are relatively plentiful at 248 per 100K, suggesting behavioral health is prioritized despite broader care gaps.
Coverage is your first step forward
With 1 in 7 Dunklin residents uninsured, exploring Missouri Medicaid or marketplace plans through Healthcare.gov is essential for breaking the cycle of delayed care. Even basic coverage connects you to the 25 available primary care providers.
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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.