Lafayette County Health Data
Lafayette County, Missouri
Health Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
157
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Lafayette County, Missouri
Lafayette approaches national health benchmarks
Lafayette County's 74.9-year life expectancy comes within 4.0 years of the U.S. average of 78.9 years, representing respectable longevity. Just 19.0% of residents report poor or fair health, below national trends and suggesting a relatively healthy population. Lafayette sits in the middle-to-upper range of this county comparison.
Lafayette nearly matches Missouri averages
At 74.9 years, Lafayette's life expectancy nearly ties Missouri's 74.3-year average—only 0.6 years above the state baseline. With 19.0% of residents in poor or fair health and an 11.9% uninsured rate just shy of the state's 12.5%, Lafayette mirrors broader Missouri health outcomes. The county represents a typical health profile for the state.
Lafayette holds steady amid mixed regional picture
Lafayette's 74.9-year life expectancy nearly ties Jefferson (75.0 years) and sits above Jasper (73.8 years) and Lawrence (73.6 years), but trails Knox (75.7 years) and Johnson (75.5 years). Its 19.0% poor/fair health rate ranks in the middle of the regional pack, suggesting neither exceptional nor dire population health. Lafayette occupies the moderate center of this region's health landscape.
Limited primary care, but solid mental health access
Lafayette has just 24 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—among the lowest in this county set—though 157 mental health providers per 100K offer decent behavioral care. An 11.9% uninsured rate is close to state average, but limited family doctor availability may force residents to wait longer for routine appointments or travel for care. Mental health services stand out as a relative strength.
Keep coverage and plan ahead
Lafayette's near-state-average uninsured rate suggests solid coverage uptake, but the limited primary care supply means you'll want insurance locked in to secure a spot with a doctor. Review your coverage annually on Healthcare.gov and consider workplace plans if available. Stable coverage helps you navigate the longer waits Lafayette's primary care shortages may create.
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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.