Grundy County Health Data

Grundy County, Missouri

Health Score

30/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

74.1 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.9%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.1 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.9%

State avg 12.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

21

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

275

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Grundy County, Missouri

Grundy tracks U.S. life expectancy

Grundy County residents live an average of 74.1 years, 2.0 years below the U.S. average of 76.1 years. About 20.8% report poor or fair health, slightly above the national average of 17.8%.

Modestly below Missouri average

Grundy's 74.1-year life expectancy falls 0.2 years short of Missouri's state average of 74.3 years. The county's 14.9% uninsured rate ranks among the state's highest, exceeding Missouri's 12.5% average by 2.4 points.

Mid-tier health with insurance gaps

Grundy's 74.1-year life expectancy places it in the middle of the eight-county region, between Gasconade and Gentry. Its 14.9% uninsured rate is second only to Gentry's 15.1%, pointing to coverage as a regional barrier.

Sparse primary care, robust mental health

Grundy has only 21 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and a high 14.9% uninsured rate, making routine care difficult to access. Mental health providers are plentiful at 275 per 100K, suggesting specialized support outpaces general medicine.

Insurance unlocks primary care access

With 14.9% of Grundy County uninsured—the second-highest rate in the region—Healthcare.gov and Missouri Medicaid are critical resources. Coverage becomes essential given the scarcity of primary care providers (just 21 per 100K).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Grundy County, MO?
Grundy County has a health score of 30/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #80 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 Grundy County?
Life expectancy in Grundy County is 74.1 years. The Missouri state average is 74.3 years, making Grundy County below the state average.
How does Grundy County health compare to the Missouri average?
Grundy County's health score of 30/100 is below the Missouri average of 38/100. Life expectancy is 74.1 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 14.9% vs. 12.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Grundy County?
Key health factors for Grundy County include: life expectancy (74.1 years), uninsured rate (14.9%), and primary care physician access (21:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 275:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Grundy County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 30/100 ("Below Average"), Grundy County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Missouri. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.1 years. 14.9% 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 Grundy County?
Grundy County's health score of 30/100 is below the Missouri average of 38/100. The uninsured rate of 14.9% 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.