Gentry County Health Data

Gentry County, Missouri

Health Score

32/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

74.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.1%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.5 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.1%

State avg 12.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

32

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

32

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Gentry County, Missouri

Gentry's life expectancy tracks U.S. closely

Gentry County residents live an average of 74.5 years, just 1.6 years below the U.S. average of 76.1 years. About 20.5% report poor or fair health, slightly above the national average of 17.8%.

Slightly above Missouri health baseline

At 74.5 years, Gentry's life expectancy exceeds Missouri's state average of 74.3 years by 0.2 years. However, the county's 15.1% uninsured rate is 2.6 percentage points higher than the state average, suggesting coverage challenges.

Strong longevity, weak insurance access

Gentry's 74.5-year life expectancy ranks near Franklin and Greene counties, but its 15.1% uninsured rate is the highest in the eight-county region. This suggests good health outcomes despite insurance gaps.

Coverage challenge overshadows provider base

With a 15.1% uninsured rate—the worst in the region—Gentry struggles despite having 32 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. Mental health providers are sparse at just 32 per 100K, the second-lowest in the comparison counties.

Address Gentry's coverage crisis

Nearly 1 in 6 Gentry residents are uninsured, the highest rate in the eight-county region; visiting Healthcare.gov or Missouri Medicaid is urgent. Coverage unlocks access to the 32 available primary care providers and addresses mental health gaps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Gentry County, MO?
Gentry County has a health score of 32/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #71 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 Gentry County?
Life expectancy in Gentry County is 74.5 years. The Missouri state average is 74.3 years, making Gentry County above the state average.
How does Gentry County health compare to the Missouri average?
Gentry County's health score of 32/100 is below the Missouri average of 38/100. Life expectancy is 74.5 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 15.1% vs. 12.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Gentry County?
Key health factors for Gentry County include: life expectancy (74.5 years), uninsured rate (15.1%), and primary care physician access (32:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 32:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Gentry County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 32/100 ("Below Average"), Gentry County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Missouri. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.5 years. 15.1% 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 Gentry County?
Gentry County's health score of 32/100 is below the Missouri average of 38/100. The uninsured rate of 15.1% 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.