Jasper County Health Data
Jasper County, Missouri
Health Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
270
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Jasper County, Missouri
Jasper lags behind national health benchmarks
Jasper County residents live an average of 73.8 years, about 5 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years. Nearly 1 in 5 residents (19.6%) report poor or fair health, outpacing national norms. These gaps suggest Jasper faces steeper health challenges than much of the country.
Health outcomes trail Missouri peers
At 73.8 years, Jasper's life expectancy sits 0.5 years below Missouri's 74.3-year average, placing it in the lower tier statewide. With 19.6% of residents in poor or fair health, the county ranks among the state's most challenged counties. These figures point to concentrated health struggles within Jasper.
Jasper compared to regional counties
Jasper's 73.8-year life expectancy falls short of neighbors like Johnson County (75.5 years) and Jefferson County (75.0 years), a 1-2 year gap. Its 19.6% poor/fair health rate mirrors Lawrence County (19.4%) but exceeds Jefferson's 17.6%. Both metrics suggest Jasper residents face similar or somewhat greater health headwinds than surrounding areas.
Healthcare access remains uneven
Jasper has 82 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—more than triple the state median—yet 14.0% of residents lack health insurance, above Missouri's 12.5% average. With 270 mental health providers per 100,000, access to behavioral care is robust, but gaps in insurance coverage may prevent vulnerable residents from using it. This disparity suggests supply doesn't always translate to real access for all.
Options exist to close the coverage gap
If you're among Jasper's uninsured, marketplace plans and Medicaid expansion may be within reach—especially with tax credits that can offset premiums. Visit Healthcare.gov or contact a local navigator to explore plans matching your income and family size. Even part-time or self-employed residents often qualify for affordable coverage.
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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.